Season 2009

1. Woven Hand

2009-01-07 · 14m

David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.

2. Super XX Man

2009-01-27 · 16m

Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.

3. Tom Jones

2009-03-02 · 13m

Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

4. Horse Feathers

2009-05-08 · 12m

See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

5. Benjy Ferree

2009-05-29 · 20m

Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.

6. Great Lake Swimmers

2009-06-08 · 14m

Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.

7. Jason Vieaux

2009-06-15 · 17m

The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.

8. The Avett Brothers

2009-06-22 · 16m

Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.

9. Maria Taylor

2009-06-29 · 13m

Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

10. Julie Doiron

2009-07-06 · 13m

After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

11. Bill Callahan

2009-07-13 · 16m

Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.

12. Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy

2009-07-20 · 18m

Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.

13. Sarah Siskind

2009-07-27 · 16m

In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.

14. The Swell Season

2009-08-10 · 34m

Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.

15. Dark Meat

2009-08-24 · 13m

Dark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.

16. The Tallest Man On Earth

2009-09-14 · 12m

The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.

17. Telekinesis

2009-09-21 · 12m

Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.

18. Raphael Saadiq

2009-09-28 · 12m

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.

19. John Vanderslice

2009-10-04 · 14m

Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.

20. Rodrigo y Gabriela

2009-10-10 · 12m

The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

21. Ralph Stanley

2009-10-19 · 15m

See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.

22. Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros

2009-10-26 · 15m

At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.

23. Sondre Lerche

2009-11-02 · 14m

The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.

24. K'naan

2009-11-09 · 14m

The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.

25. Bowerbirds

2009-11-16 · 13m

Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.

26. Zee Avi

2009-11-23 · 13m

Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."

27. Andrew W.K.

2009-11-30 · 15m

The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.

28. Lightning Dust

2009-12-07 · 9m

Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.

29. Fanfarlo

2009-12-16 · 15m

The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.

30. Australian Chamber Orchestra

2009-12-21 · 15m

Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.