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Angélique Kidjo Explains Celia Cruz's Rhythmic Singing Style

10:00am September 18, 2019

Cruz, known as the "Queen of Salsa," always carried her African roots into her music. Watch Angélique Kidjo explain what Cruz's music means to her and demonstrate her unique way of singing.

Nilüfer Yanya plays a Tiny Desk Concert (Shuran Huang/NPR).

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Nilüfer Yanya: Tiny Desk Concert

8:55am September 18, 2019

by Bob Boilen

There's a hush to the music of Nilüfer Yanya that made the Tiny Desk the perfect stage for her sound.

Rhiannon Giddens plays a Tiny Desk Concert on July 17, 2019 (Claire Harbage/NPR).

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Rhiannon Giddens: Tiny Desk Concert

2:14pm September 16, 2019

by Bob Boilen

Giddens shares songs from her latest album, There is No Other, in an emotional and transfixing performance at the Tiny Desk.

Come From Away plays a Tiny Desk Concert on Aug. 12, 2019 (Laura Beltrán Villamizar/NPR).

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Come From Away: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am September 11, 2019

by Josh Rogosin

Sixteen performers from the Broadway cast crammed behind the Tiny Desk to sing songs and share stories about thousands of airline passengers who were stranded in Newfoundland after 9/11.

Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley plays a Tiny Desk Concert (Shuran Huang/NPR).

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Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley: Tiny Desk Concert

6:15am September 09, 2019

by Felix Contreras

With eyes shut, Marley dug deep into the healing power of music with songs from his 2017 album Stony Hill.

The Tallest Man On Earth plays a Tiny Desk Concert on July 10, 2019.

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The Tallest Man On Earth: Tiny Desk Concert (2019)

10:45am September 06, 2019

by Bob Boilen

The Tallest Man On Earth's second appearance at the Tiny Desk comes almost 10 years to the day after his first. He returns with a touch of grey and a beard, but no less intense or moving.

Jazzmeia Horn on Ella Fitzgerald and scat singing

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Ella Fitzgerald's Signature Singing Style, Explained By Jazzmeia Horn

10:32am September 05, 2019

Ella Fitzgerald's talent for vocal improvisation made her one of the most important singers of all time. Watch Jazzmeia Horn explain what scat singing is and demonstrate Fitzgerald's trademark skill.

A-WA plays a Tiny Desk Concert (Bob Boilen/NPR).

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A-WA: Tiny Desk Concert

10:54am September 03, 2019

by Bob Boilen

The three Israeli sisters in A-WA mix Yemenite and Arabic traditions with splashes of reggae and hip-hop.

The-Dream plays a Tiny Desk Concert on April 12, 2019 (Laura Beltrán Villamizar/NPR).

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The-Dream: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am August 30, 2019

by Rodney Carmichael

The singer and mega-hit songwriter showcases three of his own tracks, including "I Luv Your Girl" and two songs from Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3.

Dan Tepfer plays a Tiny Desk concert on July 30, 2019 (Olivia Falcigno/NPR).

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Dan Tepfer: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00pm August 29, 2019

by Colin Marshall

The pianist and programmer has transformed the acoustic piano into his duet partner.