Season 2016

1. Rapsody

2016-01-05

Watch the rapper perform three songs from Beauty And The Beast live at the NPR Music offices.

2. Mariachi Flor De Toloache

2016-01-08

While on tour with The Arcs, the powerhouse mariachi band performs live in the NPR Music offices.

3. Natalie Merchant

2016-01-12

The singer-songwriter gives a warmhearted performance of two new songs, an old favorite and a hymn.

4. Benny Sings

2016-01-15

The Dutch singer layers R&B, jazz and pop over hip-hop beats in his first-ever U.S. appearance.

5. River Whyless

2016-01-19

The North Carolina band fills its rootsy music with unexpected instruments and clever ideas.

6. Wolf Alice

2016-01-22

The band's music can be noisy and primal, but at the Tiny Desk it showed a different side.

7. The Arcs

2016-01-25

It's our 500th show at the Tiny Desk, featuring The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and his new band.

8. EL VY

2016-01-29

The National's Matt Berninger and Menomena's Brent Knopf team up in an intimate setting.

9. Car Seat Headrest

2016-02-08

Will Toledo is a wordsmith with a vision, as well as a DIY sound that's still finely crafted.

10. Chelsea Wolfe

2016-02-12

Wolfe takes three songs from the metallic Abyss and makes them howl by their lonesome.

11. Ben Folds

2016-02-16

Performing solo, Folds performs three songs from his new album and two old favorites.

12. Wilco

2016-02-23

Bands don't typically get to play the Tiny Desk more than once, but Wilco is a natural exception.

13. Brushy One String

2016-02-27

The word-of-mouth star's sound is made by one big fat E-string and a rich, powerful voice.

14. Lake Street Dive

2016-02-29

Performed live at the Tiny Desk, the band's songs often tilt toward soul or rock danceably.

15. Monsieur Periné

2016-03-04

The Colombian band channels an unlikely inspiration: 1920s-era, guitar-driven jazz from the U.S.

16. Julien Baker

2016-03-07

The young Tennessee singer performs three of her spare, sad, simple songs at the NPR Music offices.

17. Gaelynn Lea

2016-03-11

Watch the singer and violinist who stood out from 6,000-plus entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

18. Graham Nash

2016-03-14

In a short set that spans 50 years, the CSNY veteran's voice resonates and cuts to the core.

19. Tedeschi Trucks Band

2016-03-25

Singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks celebrate the blues, jazz and much more.

20. Anthony Hamilton

2016-03-28

Hear the soul star and his band perform "Amen," plus three songs that have defined his career.

21. Ane Brun

2016-04-01

Watch Brun play three new songs, each of which speaks to newfound freedom and fresh opportunities.

22. PWR BTTM

2016-04-04

The duo has a keen sense of mischief and a gift for honest, punk-infused, tongue-in-cheek pop gems.

23. Mothers

2016-04-08

Mothers' members chose a few of their slowest, most languid songs to perform in the NPR offices.

24. Palehound

2016-04-11

Ellen Kempner and her band perform tense and evocative songs amid the silence of a rapt crowd.

25. Seratones

2016-04-15

The Louisiana band takes gospel into the garage, and what comes out is fiery rock 'n' roll.

26. Benjamin Clementine

2016-04-18

There are intimate moments of revelation in Clementine's immersive, breathtaking performance.

27. Julia Holter

2016-04-22

The most minute details become a grandiose spectacle in Holter's cosmic cabaret.

28. Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

2016-04-25

The band's punchy horn section, bluesy vocals and harmonica solos instantly demand attention.

29. Peter Frampton

2016-04-27

Frampton brought some classic songs to the Tiny Desk. We couldn't help but sing along.

30. Florist

2016-04-29

Emily Sprague performs three delicate songs with help from members of New York's Epoch collective.

31. Eighth Blackbird

2016-05-02

Watch the sextet perform new music by David Lang, Bryce Dessner and Robert Honstein.

32. Monika

2016-05-06

When you hear Monika, life feels good: The singer's performances and presence are simply winning.

33. Lara St. John

2016-05-09

With her intrepid pianist in tow, the violinist performs rowdy tunes that will leave you breathless.

34. Daymé Arocena

2016-05-13

Arocena's voice combines Aretha Franklin's soul and the sabor of Cuban music queen Celia Cruz.

35. Steve Kimock

2016-05-16

The veteran jam-rock guitarist's dedication to his instrument is matched only by his imagination.

36. Andy Shauf

2016-05-20

The Saskatchewan singer-songwriter performs three quietly affecting songs in the NPR Music offices.

37. Robert Ellis

2016-05-23

Ellis plays thoughtfully stripped-down arrangements from his ambitious country record.

38. Carrie Rodriguez

2016-05-27

Watch the singer, guitarist and fiddler play three songs that reflect her many cultural influences.

39. Andrew Bird

2016-05-31

For this performance of three new songs, Bird comes with a stripped-down acoustic band.

40. Barry Douglas

2016-06-03

Watch the award-winning Irish pianist play traditional songs from the homeland.

41. Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop

2016-06-06

Iron & Wine's singer performs three songs with the charming, inventive singer Jesca Hoop.

42. Weaves

2016-06-10

The band's music is playful and quirky — sometimes loud, sometimes gentle and always a trip.

43. Chick Corea & Gary Burton

2016-06-13

The two highly decorated jazz legends could barely fit their instruments behind the Tiny Desk.

44. Alessio Bax

2016-06-17

For Father's Day, watch the pianist play lullabies to his daughter, who nearly steals the show.

45. Brandy Clark

2016-06-20

The country singer-songwriter has a rare gift for making any room feel warmly human.

46. Mashrou' Leila

2016-06-24

A rock band from Beirut performs songs that mix hedonism and hyper-literate lyrics.

47. Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran

2016-06-28

The saxophonist and pianist play three tunes that draw from their past while looking to the future.

48. Adia Victoria

2016-06-30

Performing at the NPR Music offices, Adia Victoria's voice is powerful and direct, with no artifice.

49. Los Hacheros

2016-07-05

Los Hacheros' members tap into the deep groove of Afro-Caribbean music that inspires modern salsa.

50. Valley Queen

2016-07-08

Valley Queen plays with nuance and depth, rooted in a California country sound.

51. Jane Bunnett

2016-07-12

The Canadian jazz multi-instrumentalist performs with some of the top young women musicians in Cuba.

52. Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band

2016-07-15

There's a point when a jam is just a jam, but when a jam becomes a journey... man.

53. Gregory Porter

2016-07-18

Porter's music can be serious and heartwarming, but it never loses its sense of wonder and delight.

54. John Congleton And The Nighty Nite

2016-07-22

The decorated producer seizes the spotlight with songs about how extraordinary it is to be ordinary.

55. Xenia Rubinos

2016-07-25

Rubinos uses her Afro-Caribbean roots as a jumping-off point for inventive, provocative songs.

56. Lucy Dacus

2016-07-29

The Virginia musician writes songs that can be thoughtful, playful and powerful.

57. Kevin Morby

2016-08-01

The singer, known for Woods and The Babies, performs carefully crafted songs with powerful lyrics.

58. Rachel Barton Pine

2016-08-05

Watch the genial violinist commune with nearly 300-year-old music for solo violin by J.S. Bach.

59. The Jayhawks

2016-08-08

The beloved band displays its signature country-tinged rock and close harmonies in four new songs.

60. René Marie

2016-08-12

Joined by her Experiment In Truth band, the jazz singer performs songs from Sound Of Red.

61. Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

2016-08-15

Watch the invigorating, genre-busting bandleader, drummer, singer and rapper perform four songs.

62. Eddie Palmieri

2016-08-19

An icon for modern and Latin jazz, the veteran performer continues to break tradition and innovate.

63. Margaret Glaspy

2016-08-22

No overplaying, no frills, just great music and an artist who sounds thrilled to be playing it.

64. Nina Diaz

2016-08-26

As a solo artist on leave from Girl In A Coma, the singer finds new ways to sound ferocious.

65. Big Thief

2016-08-29 · 10m

The band's songs exude muscular warmth, with lyrics that are both memorable and meaningful.

66. William Bell

2016-09-07

The 77-year-old blues and soul hitmaker returns to the spotlight with the aid of a 12-piece band.

67. The Secret Sisters

2016-09-12

The Alabama sibling duo's music can be hymn-like: plain but powerful, heartsick and hopeful.

68. Saul Williams

2016-09-16

You can feel the singer and poet's passion in every sharp, thoughtful, powerful, provocative word.

69. Corinne Bailey Rae

2016-09-19

The genre-defying English singer-songwriter performs material from her first album in six years.

70. Blue Man Group

2016-09-26

The world-famous entertainers retrofitted their instruments and confetti cannons to fit the desk.

71. Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

2016-09-30

Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the turbulent, tender music of Brahms.

72. Common At The White House

2016-10-04

The veteran rapper fronts an all-star band at the White House.

73. Haley Bonar

2016-10-11

The Minnesota singer-songwriter achieves a nifty balance of intimacy and impeccable polish.

74. RDGLDGRN

2016-10-14

A striking mix of rock, hip-hop, funk, go-go and Brazilian sounds, fused with energy and humor.

75. Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

2016-10-17

The two songwriters celebrate the romance and vitality of the modern railroad.

76. Blind Pilot

2016-10-21

The folk-pop band performs four songs from its shimmery new album, And Then Like Lions.

77. Drive-By Truckers

2016-10-24

The long-running rock band holds a mirror to the hard realities of America right now.

78. Joseph

2016-10-28

The trio strips anthemic songs down to the essentials: just sisterly harmonies and acoustic guitar.

79. The Westerlies

2016-11-02

The self-described "accidental brass quartet" swims comfortably in jazz, classical and pop music.

80. Ta-ku & Wafia

2016-11-07

The two Australians' chemistry is apparent the instant you hear their voices intertwined in song.

81. Adam Torres

2016-11-11

The Austin singer-songwriter showcases his high, lonesome voice and atmospheric storytelling.

82. John Paul White

2016-11-14

Formerly half of The Civil Wars, White returns to perform three songs from his solo debut, Beulah.

83. Attacca Quartet

2016-11-18

The young quartet navigates smoke rings, alligators and the stormy fluctuations of the 18th century.

84. Tegan And Sara

2016-11-21

The Canadian pop duo crafts acoustic versions of pop anthems like "Closer and "Boyfriend."

85. Margo Price

2016-11-28

On the morning after Election Day, Price sang three cathartic country songs loaded with new meaning.

86. Pinegrove

2016-12-02

Watch the New Jersey band squeeze four songs into a scrappy, warmhearted 13-minute set.

87. Ro James

2016-12-05

The R&B singer performs three funky, sexy, stripped-down songs from his debut album, Eldorado.

88. Alsarah & The Nubatones

2016-12-09

In the band's hands, East African music comes alive in a mix of tradition and contemporary sounds.

89. Gucci Mane

2016-12-12

The rapper has spent the year on an extended victory tour. Here are the spoils.

90. Derek Gripper

2016-12-16

The classically trained guitarist performs songs originally written for the kora.

91. The Oh Hellos

2016-12-19

The nine-piece band returns to the Tiny Desk to fill the air with fake snow and real joy.