Bobby Carter

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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