S2011 E1 • Abigail Washburn

Watch the singer-songwriter mix American bluegrass and Chinese folk from the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 3 janvier 2011

S2011 E2 • Gyptian

The reggae star performs his hit "Hold You" and more from the NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C.

Première diffusion : 5 janvier 2011

S2011 E3 • David Wax Museum

The band brings a frenetic, infectious blend of American and Mexican folk to the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 9 janvier 2011

S2011 E4 • Ballake Sissoko And Vincent Segal

The masterful kora-and-cello duo performs a transfixing set combining African and European strings.

Première diffusion : 17 janvier 2011

S2011 E5 • Iron And Wine

Sam Beam gives a fresh side of his new songs at NPR, and tops it off with a devastating 2004 gem.

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2011

S2011 E6 • Basia Bulat

The Canadian singer-songwriter sings highlights from her two albums, plus a surprise from Poland.

Première diffusion : 24 janvier 2011

S2011 E7 • Richard Thompson

Watch the folk-rock legend perform songs from his 20th solo album, Dream Attic, at NPR Music.

Première diffusion : 1 février 2011

S2011 E8 • Stars

Watch Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell transform three of Stars' songs into spare, pretty folk music.

Première diffusion : 3 février 2011

S2011 E9 • Ivan And Alyosha

The band showcases its Beatles-esque pop harmonies and sweet melodies from the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 7 février 2011

S2011 E10 • Esperanza Spalding

The jazz bassist, singer and Best New Artist Grammy winner performs in the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 12 février 2011

S2011 E11 • Turtle Island Quartet

With an eclectic palette of sounds and styles, the Turtle Island Quartet swings at NPR Music.

Première diffusion : 16 février 2011

S2011 E12 • Adele

In a three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice.

Première diffusion : 17 février 2011

S2011 E13 • Local Natives

The L.A. band brings its euphoric choruses and clattering Afrobeat rhythms to the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 21 février 2011

S2011 E14 • Damien Jurado

Hear Jurado's raw, time-worn, authentically graceful music, performed in the NPR Music office.

Première diffusion : 28 février 2011

S2011 E15 • Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys

Watch the Grammy-nominated Cajun band play an upbeat yet bittersweet set from the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 7 mars 2011

S2011 E16 • Lizz Wright

In this two-song set at the NPR Music offices, Wright channels the gospel and soul of her past.

Première diffusion : 14 mars 2011

S2011 E17 • Nellie McKay

McKay's bold, audacious personality shines in this set recorded at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 4 avril 2011

S2011 E18 • Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

Hear the Refugee All Stars' upbeat reggae grooves, performed live at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 6 avril 2011

S2011 E19 • Josh Ritter

Ritter can't hide his enjoyment of a performance, even when his songs convey obsession or disaster.

Première diffusion : 11 avril 2011

S2011 E20 • Otis Taylor

Watch the banjo player perform his trademark trance-inducing blues at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 13 avril 2011

S2011 E21 • Mount Kimbie

Watch the dubstep duo perform our first-ever electronic Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR offices.

Première diffusion : 18 avril 2011

S2011 E22 • Pokey LaFarge

Watch LaFarge play '20s- and '30s-inspired music with the help of his band, The South City Three.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 2011

S2011 E23 • Steve Earle

A singer, author, actor and activist, Earle showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2011

S2011 E24 • Wu Man

Watch the world's reigning pipa virtuoso play ancient music from her Chinese homeland.

Première diffusion : 27 avril 2011

S2011 E25 • Booker T. Jones

Jones' name is synonymous with the Hammond B3 organ. Watch him play one in the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 2 mai 2011

S2011 E26 • Julieta Venegas

After six albums, including last year's Otra Cosa, Venegas is still defying expectations.

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2011

S2011 E27 • Neil Innes

Watch the Rutles alumnus play three of his classic satirical songs in the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 11 mai 2011

S2011 E28 • Future Islands

Watch the band's short but intense and cathartic set, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 16 mai 2011

S2011 E29 • Low

Singers Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker perform three songs from their gorgeous new album, C'mon.

Première diffusion : 22 mai 2011

S2011 E30 • Jackie Evancho

Watch the 11-year-old perform Handel's "Ombra mai fu" at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 23 mai 2011

S2011 E31 • The Kopecky Family Band

The Tennessee band's sweet, swollen folk-rock songs keep blooming into something irresistible.

Première diffusion : 6 juin 2011

S2011 E32 • The Black Angels

Hear a bold and surprising mix of sensibilities — at once icy and rustic, cavernous and confined.

Première diffusion : 8 juin 2011

S2011 E33 • Chris Thile And Michael Daves

Watch Thile and Daves play traditional bluegrass with New York intensity at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 13 juin 2011

S2011 E34 • Charlie Siem

Watch the stylish young violinist pull out a bag of tricks in music by Paganini.

Première diffusion : 15 juin 2011

S2011 E35 • The Decemberists

With Chris Funk and Sara Watkins, Colin Meloy plays three sparkling songs from The King Is Dead.

Première diffusion : 20 juin 2011

S2011 E36 • YACHT

Watch the electro-pop band's striking and infectious performance at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 22 juin 2011

S2011 E37 • The Civil Wars

Watch Joy Williams and John Paul White's swooning chemistry and stirring harmonies at NPR Music.

Première diffusion : 27 juin 2011

S2011 E38 • Milos

Watch the newcomer from Montenegro play Spanish standards and a passionate ode to his homeland.

Première diffusion : 30 juin 2011

S2011 E39 • The Blind Boys Of Alabama

Hear the gospel greats' mix of polished blues, swinging soul and from-the-gut expressions of faith.

Première diffusion : 5 juillet 2011

S2011 E40 • Julian Lage Trio

The guitarist, 23, was once called a prodigy. But he's maturing into a distinctive bandleader, too.

Première diffusion : 7 juillet 2011

S2011 E41 • Ben Sollee

The genre-bending cellist and songwriter has created a unique take on folk music.

Première diffusion : 11 juillet 2011

S2011 E42 • Joe Boyd And Robyn Hitchcock

Boyd reads from White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s, while Hitchcock plays songs from the era.

Première diffusion : 18 juillet 2011

S2011 E43 • Y La Bamba

Watch Luzelena Mendoza and Y La Bamba craft joyfully rich vocal harmonies in the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 21 juillet 2011

S2011 E44 • Givers

At the NPR offices, the band plays a sunny, exuberant set, suitable for dancing and bobbing along.

Première diffusion : 24 juillet 2011

S2011 E45 • They Might Be Giants

Watch the band perform two of its brand-new songs, as well as "Fingertips," a classic 1992 chestnut.

Première diffusion : 28 juillet 2011

S2011 E46 • Amanda Shires

The singer plays a charming set featuring songs from Carrying Lightning at the Tiny Desk.

Première diffusion : 3 août 2011

S2011 E47 • Noah And The Whale

The London band plugs in its drum machine, but sweet simplicity still reigns in the NPR offices.

Première diffusion : 10 août 2011

S2011 E48 • Paul Jacobs

Watch the miraculous hands (and feet) of the Grammy-winning organist in an all-Bach performance.

Première diffusion : 12 août 2011

S2011 E49 • Gaby Moreno

Watch the Guatemalan singer's breathtaking and passionate set at the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 15 août 2011

S2011 E50 • Other Lives

The Oklahoma band brings its spacious minor-key hymns to the NPR Music offices.

Première diffusion : 18 août 2011