E1 - Rapsody

Aired: January 05, 2016

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

E2 - Mariachi Flor De Toloache

Aired: January 08, 2016

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

E3 - Natalie Merchant

Aired: January 12, 2016

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

E4 - Benny Sings

Aired: January 15, 2016

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

E5 - River Whyless

Aired: January 19, 2016

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

E6 - Wolf Alice

Aired: January 22, 2016

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

E7 - The Arcs

Aired: January 25, 2016

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

E8 - EL VY

Aired: January 29, 2016

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

E9 - Car Seat Headrest

Aired: February 08, 2016

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

E10 - Chelsea Wolfe

Aired: February 12, 2016

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

E11 - Ben Folds

Aired: February 16, 2016

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

E12 - Wilco

Aired: February 23, 2016

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

E13 - Brushy One String

Aired: February 27, 2016

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

E14 - Lake Street Dive

Aired: February 29, 2016

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

E15 - Monsieur Periné

Aired: March 04, 2016

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

E16 - Julien Baker

Aired: March 07, 2016

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

E17 - Gaelynn Lea

Aired: March 11, 2016

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

E18 - Graham Nash

Aired: March 14, 2016

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

E19 - Tedeschi Trucks Band

Aired: March 25, 2016

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

E20 - Anthony Hamilton

Aired: March 28, 2016

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

E21 - Ane Brun

Aired: April 01, 2016

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

E22 - PWR BTTM

Aired: April 04, 2016

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

E23 - Mothers

Aired: April 08, 2016

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

E24 - Palehound

Aired: April 11, 2016

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

E25 - Seratones

Aired: April 15, 2016

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

E26 - Benjamin Clementine

Aired: April 18, 2016

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

E27 - Julia Holter

Aired: April 22, 2016

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

E28 - Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

Aired: April 25, 2016

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

E29 - Peter Frampton

Aired: April 27, 2016

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

E30 - Florist

Aired: April 29, 2016

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

E31 - Eighth Blackbird

Aired: May 02, 2016

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

E32 - Monika

Aired: May 06, 2016

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

E33 - Lara St. John

Aired: May 09, 2016

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

E34 - Daymé Arocena

Aired: May 13, 2016

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

E35 - Steve Kimock

Aired: May 16, 2016

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

E36 - Andy Shauf

Aired: May 20, 2016

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

E37 - Robert Ellis

Aired: May 23, 2016

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

E38 - Carrie Rodriguez

Aired: May 27, 2016

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

E39 - Andrew Bird

Aired: May 31, 2016

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

E40 - Barry Douglas

Aired: June 03, 2016

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

E41 - Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop

Aired: June 06, 2016

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

E42 - Weaves

Aired: June 10, 2016

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

E43 - Chick Corea & Gary Burton

Aired: June 13, 2016

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

E44 - Alessio Bax

Aired: June 17, 2016

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

E45 - Brandy Clark

Aired: June 20, 2016

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

E46 - Mashrou' Leila

Aired: June 24, 2016

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

E47 - Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran

Aired: June 28, 2016

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

E48 - Adia Victoria

Aired: June 30, 2016

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

E49 - Los Hacheros

Aired: July 05, 2016

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

E50 - Valley Queen

Aired: July 08, 2016

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

E51 - Jane Bunnett

Aired: July 12, 2016

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

E52 - Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band

Aired: July 15, 2016

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

E53 - Gregory Porter

Aired: July 18, 2016

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

E54 - John Congleton And The Nighty Nite

Aired: July 22, 2016

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

E55 - Xenia Rubinos

Aired: July 25, 2016

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

E56 - Lucy Dacus

Aired: July 29, 2016

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

E57 - Kevin Morby

Aired: August 01, 2016

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

E58 - Rachel Barton Pine

Aired: August 05, 2016

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

E59 - The Jayhawks

Aired: August 08, 2016

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

E60 - René Marie

Aired: August 12, 2016

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

E61 - Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

Aired: August 15, 2016

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

E62 - Eddie Palmieri

Aired: August 19, 2016

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

E63 - Margaret Glaspy

Aired: August 22, 2016

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

E64 - Nina Diaz

Aired: August 26, 2016

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

E65 - Big Thief

Aired: August 29, 2016

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

E66 - William Bell

Aired: September 07, 2016

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

E67 - The Secret Sisters

Aired: September 12, 2016

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

E68 - Saul Williams

Aired: September 16, 2016

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

E69 - Corinne Bailey Rae

Aired: September 19, 2016

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

E70 - Blue Man Group

Aired: September 26, 2016

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

E71 - Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

Aired: September 30, 2016

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

E72 - Common At The White House

Aired: October 04, 2016

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

E73 - Haley Bonar

Aired: October 11, 2016

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

E74 - RDGLDGRN

Aired: October 14, 2016

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

E75 - Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

Aired: October 17, 2016

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

E76 - Blind Pilot

Aired: October 21, 2016

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

E77 - Drive-By Truckers

Aired: October 24, 2016

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

E78 - Joseph

Aired: October 28, 2016

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

E79 - The Westerlies

Aired: November 02, 2016

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

E80 - Ta-ku & Wafia

Aired: November 07, 2016

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

E81 - Adam Torres

Aired: November 11, 2016

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

E82 - John Paul White

Aired: November 14, 2016

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

E83 - Attacca Quartet

Aired: November 18, 2016

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

E84 - Tegan And Sara

Aired: November 21, 2016

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

E85 - Margo Price

Aired: November 28, 2016

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

E86 - Pinegrove

Aired: December 02, 2016

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

E87 - Ro James

Aired: December 05, 2016

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

E88 - Alsarah & The Nubatones

Aired: December 09, 2016

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

E89 - Gucci Mane

Aired: December 12, 2016

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

E90 - Derek Gripper

Aired: December 16, 2016

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

E91 - The Oh Hellos

Aired: December 19, 2016

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