Concerts

Harry Styles and Drake are among the artists hit by items thrown at them mid-show

5:43pm July 10, 2023

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

There's been a disturbing trend at concerts this summer: performers like Harry Styles, Drake and Bebe Rexha being hit — and sometimes hurt — by audience members throwing things at them during shows.

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Marcus Strickland TWI-LIFE at Blue Note Jazz Club, New. York

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Marcus Strickland's wildest dream? Save planet Earth

1:40pm July 07, 2023

by Nikki Birch

Marcus Strickland wants us consider the miracle of life on Earth. At the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, watch the saxophonist uplift existence with his band Twi-Life.

Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita, SUBA Trio perform a Tiny Desk concert in Washinton, D.C.

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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita, SUBA Trio: Tiny Desk Concert

5:56pm July 05, 2023

by Felix Contreras

With members hailing from Cuba, Senegal and Venezuela, this Tiny Desk is a truly international musical experience.

Juvenile performs at NPR's Tiny Desk in Washington, DC on June 14, 2023. (Catie Dull/NPR)

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Juvenile: Tiny Desk Concert

12:01pm June 30, 2023

by Bobby Carter

The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.

Brandee Younger performs a Tiny Desk concert in Washington, D.C.

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Brandee Younger: Tiny Desk Concert

9:08am June 28, 2023

by Mitra I. Arthur

In her stunning Tiny Desk, the artist demonstrates her ability to showcase all sides of the harp, from an instrument in classical music to contemporary pop.

Lewis Capaldi performs on the Pyramid Stage on Day 4 of Glastonbury Festival.

Lewis Capaldi's Tourette's interrupted his performance. The crowd helped him finish

8:29pm June 26, 2023

by Manuela López Restrepo

The musician was coming off of a short break from touring to address health concerns. The fans at Glastonbury supported him through every note.

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Wild Up: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am June 26, 2023

by Tom Huizenga

The 14-piece Los Angeles-based ensemble's performance of music by Julius Eastman is nothing less than an exuberant house party unto itself.

Muna performs a Tiny Desk concert May 11, 2023, at the NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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MUNA: Tiny Desk Concert

9:57am June 23, 2023

by Stephen Thompson

At the Tiny Desk, the pop trio preached the importance of joyful revolution.

Adam Blackstone performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Adam Blackstone: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am June 16, 2023

by Nikki Birch

The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.

Clockwise from top left: Chick & Armando Corea; Madison & Bobby McFerrin; Luis & Catherine Russell; Benny & Bert Green; Cory Wong & father

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Songs for the fathers: A tribute to Jazz Dads

12:58pm June 15, 2023

Jazz Night celebrates dads in the jazz world. Hear tributes from Chick Corea, Bobby and Madison McFerrin, Cory Wong, Catherine Russell and Benny Green in this very special Father's Day episode.