Bobby Carter

Bobby Carter appears in the following:

An aspiring music group win NPR's Tiny Desk Contest

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

NPR Music's amateur songwriter competition, Tiny Desk Contest, reveals another winner. Nearly 7,000 artists entered the contest for the 10th anniversary title.

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The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is here

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

NPR's Tiny Desk has a passion for discovering new artists, and today, NPR Music is launching the 10th edition of Tiny Desk Contest.

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Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk Concert

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

The British singer-songwriter articulates relatable emotions in ways a mere layman couldn't imagine.

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Action Bronson: Tiny Desk Concert

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

The artist, whose world encompasses rap, clothing, fitness, food and more, performs funky, reinterpreted highlights from his discography in his Tiny Desk.

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Five years after its release, Mac Miller's Tiny Desk Concert still resonates

Thursday, August 03, 2023

Five years ago, the late musician and rapper Mac Miller played his iconic Tiny Desk Concert. NPR's Bobby Carter remembers what made that performance so special.

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As hip-hop turns 50, Tiny Desk rolls out the hits

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

For the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in August, NPR Music is pulling together all of its hip-hop Tiny Desk Concerts — the sleeper hits and the all-time favorites, plus some behind-the-scenes gossip.

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Obongjayar: Tiny Desk Concert

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

The Nigerian-born, London-based artist gave us everything at his Tiny Desk.

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Cypress Hill: Tiny Desk Concert

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.

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Juvenile: Tiny Desk Concert

Friday, June 30, 2023

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

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Charlie Wilson: Tiny Desk Concert

Monday, June 05, 2023

The old-school funk and R&B artist tells a tale of "two Charlies" in his Tiny Desk performance.

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Tiny Desk Concert

Friday, June 02, 2023

The band's Tiny Desk performance featured songs that leaned right into its incalculability.

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Announcing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest

Monday, May 15, 2023

Nearly 6,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Utah band that rose to the top.

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Selina Moon: Tiny Desk Concert

Thursday, March 09, 2023

The singer-songwriter has impressed us with her Tiny Desk Contest entries over the last few years; at the Desk, she brought confidence, a sense of belonging and a brilliant set of songs.

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Ab-Soul: Tiny Desk Concert

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Ab-Soul's career is a prime example of how rap has grown over the past 50 years. For his Tiny Desk set, he hand-picked a live band and gave a display of raw honesty and next-level lyricism.

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Tamela Mann: Tiny Desk Concert

Monday, February 20, 2023

It's impossible to tell the history of Black people in America without the gospel, and Tamela Mann represented at NPR headquarters.

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Kenny Beats: Tiny Desk Concert

Monday, February 13, 2023

One of the most sought after producers in music brings a trio of familiar voices to the Tiny Desk.

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Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? The 2023 Contest is now open for entries

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Unsigned artists can submit their original music to the Contest until March 13.

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Lady Wray: Tiny Desk Concert

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

NPR Music's Tiny Desk series kicks off a celebration of Black History Month with this stunning performance from Lady Wray.

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NPR Music 2022 Staff Picks: Bobby Carter

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

The Tiny Desk senior producer shares his favorite albums and songs of 2022.

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Westside Boogie: Tiny Desk Concert

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The Compton poet's vulnerable music required minimal adjustment to fit into our space.

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