Season 2010

E1. The Mountain Goats

Jan 3, 2010 · 13m

In a solo show at NPR Music, John Darnielle's twitchy energy serves his fearless songwriting well.

E2. Adam Arcuragi

Jan 10, 2010 · 18m

In a performance at NPR, the talented singer's voice is powerful without unnecessary melodrama.

E3. The Low Anthem

Jan 20, 2010 · 14m

The band's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of the NPR Music offices.

E4. Brooklyn Rider

Jan 26, 2010 · 19m

The string quartet showcases a small sample of its visceral fire at the offices of NPR Music.

E5. Dave Rawlings Machine With Gillian Welch

Feb 1, 2010 · 21m

A longtime session guitarist, Rawlings takes the lead, playing his own music at NPR Music's offices.

E6. Edmar Castaneda

Feb 8, 2010 · 16m

The harpist crafts a transporting mix of tradition and improvisation in this desk-side performance.

E7. Abaji

Feb 15, 2010 · 13m

With roots in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and France, Abaji has a passion for music from many countries.

E8. Alec Ounsworth

Feb 22, 2010 · 13m

The singer-songwriter performs music from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars.

E9. Laura Veirs

Mar 1, 2010 · 11m

The singer treated the NPR Music offices to three songs that invited us into her warm musical world.

E10. Omara Portuondo

Mar 8, 2010 · 8m

The Cuban singer performs two boleros, which transport the listener to another time and place.

E11. The Antlers

Mar 15, 2010 · 20m

The Brooklyn-based trio strips down its wall of noise for an intimate performance at NPR Music.

E12. Wye Oak

Mar 29, 2010 · 18m

The talented Baltimore duo didn't have to travel far to liven up a day at the NPR Music offices.

E13. Jakob Dylan

Apr 2, 2010 · 13m

Jakob Dylan, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan perform a mesmerizing set at the Tiny Desk.

E14. Regina Carter

Apr 11, 2010 · 13m

The violinist plays traditional African melodies, re-imagined through her own jazz sensibilities.

E15. David Russell

Apr 19, 2010 · 15m

The classical guitarist showcases his warm, lyrical tone in three staples of the repertoire.

E16. Lionel Loueke

Apr 26, 2010 · 12m

The unusual jazz guitarist and his drummer perform at the NPR offices, literally with bells on.

E17. Fredrik

May 3, 2010 · 12m

Fredrik's lush harmonies are stripped to guitar, snare drum and maraca in this intimate performance.

E18. Moby And Kelli Scarr

May 4, 2010 · 17m

Moby gives a live performance of his Project Song creation, "Gone to Sleep," at NPR's offices.

E19. Tarrus Riley

May 11, 2010 · 15m

The singer performs three harmony-drenched reggae songs with Dean Fraser and a guitarist.

E20. Phoenix

May 18, 2010 · 13m

Hear instantly recognizable hits such as "1901" and "Lisztomania," stripped down and reassembled.

E21. Bettye LaVette

May 21, 2010 · 18m

The veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note.

E22. Roger McGuinn With Amy Tan, Dave Barry And More: Authors At The Tiny Desk

Jun 1, 2010 · 17m

Seven authors (Roy Blount Jr., Scott Turow and others) perform with a big-time ringer.

E23. Zuill Bailey

Jun 4, 2010 · 14m

Hear the acclaimed musician play Bach on his amazingly resonant cello, built in 1693.

E24. The Mynabirds

Jun 21, 2010 · 14m

Laura Burhenn's new band performs a soulful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

E25. 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Jun 22, 2010 · 13m

The venerable, multimillion-selling pop parodist plays three acoustic originals in the NPR offices.

E26. Gogol Bordello

Jun 28, 2010 · 15m

The frenetic gypsy punk band performs the most rollicking and insane Tiny Desk Concert of all time.

E27. Los Campesinos!

Jul 5, 2010 · 23m

The whip-smart sometimes bawdy U.K. band performs a clamorous ruckus in this Tiny Desk Concert.

E28. Jimmy Cliff

Jul 12, 2010 · 12m

The reggae icon performs classics from the film The Harder They Come in this acoustic performance.

E29. Villagers

Jul 19, 2010 · 12m

Villagers' Conor O'Brien performs a beautiful and memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

E30. Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain

Jul 26, 2010 · 15m

The three demonstrate the way musical mastery can become an exercise in wordless communication.