Season 2011

E1. Abigail Washburn

Jan 3, 2011 · 15m

Watch the singer-songwriter mix American bluegrass and Chinese folk from the NPR Music offices.

E2. Gyptian

Jan 5, 2011 · 15m

The reggae star performs his hit "Hold You" and more from the NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C.

E3. David Wax Museum

Jan 9, 2011 · 15m

The band brings a frenetic, infectious blend of American and Mexican folk to the NPR Music offices.

E4. Ballake Sissoko And Vincent Segal

Jan 17, 2011 · 15m

The masterful kora-and-cello duo performs a transfixing set combining African and European strings.

E5. Iron And Wine

Jan 21, 2011 · 15m

Sam Beam gives a fresh side of his new songs at NPR, and tops it off with a devastating 2004 gem.

E6. Basia Bulat

Jan 24, 2011 · 15m

The Canadian singer-songwriter sings highlights from her two albums, plus a surprise from Poland.

E7. Richard Thompson

Feb 1, 2011 · 15m

Watch the folk-rock legend perform songs from his 20th solo album, Dream Attic, at NPR Music.

E8. Stars

Feb 3, 2011 · 15m

Watch Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell transform three of Stars' songs into spare, pretty folk music.

E9. Ivan And Alyosha

Feb 7, 2011 · 15m

The band showcases its Beatles-esque pop harmonies and sweet melodies from the NPR Music offices.

E10. Esperanza Spalding

Feb 12, 2011 · 15m

The jazz bassist, singer and Best New Artist Grammy winner performs in the NPR Music offices.

E11. Turtle Island Quartet

Feb 16, 2011 · 15m

With an eclectic palette of sounds and styles, the Turtle Island Quartet swings at NPR Music.

E12. Adele

Feb 17, 2011 · 15m

In a three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice.

E13. Local Natives

Feb 21, 2011 · 15m

The L.A. band brings its euphoric choruses and clattering Afrobeat rhythms to the NPR Music offices.

E14. Damien Jurado

Feb 28, 2011 · 15m

Hear Jurado's raw, time-worn, authentically graceful music, performed in the NPR Music office.

E15. Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys

Mar 7, 2011 · 15m

Watch the Grammy-nominated Cajun band play an upbeat yet bittersweet set from the NPR Music offices.

E16. Lizz Wright

Mar 14, 2011 · 15m

In this two-song set at the NPR Music offices, Wright channels the gospel and soul of her past.

E17. Nellie McKay

Apr 4, 2011 · 15m

McKay's bold, audacious personality shines in this set recorded at the NPR Music offices.

E18. Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

Apr 6, 2011 · 15m

Hear the Refugee All Stars' upbeat reggae grooves, performed live at the NPR Music offices.

E19. Josh Ritter

Apr 11, 2011 · 15m

Ritter can't hide his enjoyment of a performance, even when his songs convey obsession or disaster.

E20. Otis Taylor

Apr 13, 2011 · 15m

Watch the banjo player perform his trademark trance-inducing blues at the NPR Music offices.

E21. Mount Kimbie

Apr 18, 2011 · 15m

Watch the dubstep duo perform our first-ever electronic Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR offices.

E22. Pokey LaFarge

Apr 20, 2011 · 15m

Watch LaFarge play '20s- and '30s-inspired music with the help of his band, The South City Three.

E23. Steve Earle

Apr 25, 2011 · 15m

A singer, author, actor and activist, Earle showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.

E24. Wu Man

Apr 27, 2011 · 15m

Watch the world's reigning pipa virtuoso play ancient music from her Chinese homeland.

E25. Booker T. Jones

May 2, 2011 · 15m

Jones' name is synonymous with the Hammond B3 organ. Watch him play one in the NPR Music offices.

E26. Julieta Venegas

May 9, 2011 · 15m

After six albums, including last year's Otra Cosa, Venegas is still defying expectations.

E27. Neil Innes

May 11, 2011 · 15m

Watch the Rutles alumnus play three of his classic satirical songs in the NPR Music offices.

E28. Future Islands

May 16, 2011 · 15m

Watch the band's short but intense and cathartic set, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

E29. Low

May 22, 2011 · 15m

Singers Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker perform three songs from their gorgeous new album, C'mon.

E30. Jackie Evancho

May 23, 2011 · 15m

Watch the 11-year-old perform Handel's "Ombra mai fu" at the NPR Music offices.