Tiny Desk Concert

Surrounded by family in the band and in the audience, John Fogerty bookends solo material with the rock and roll staples of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making.

NPR’s Tiny Desk competition is the annual contest looking for the next great undiscovered musicians.

As soon as Coco Jones stepped behind the Desk, donning a beautiful silver dress and a bright, warm smile, it was apparent that we were about to witness a star shine.

Great Grandpa writes lullabies for the restless. The indie rock band's thoughtful intensity remains intact at the Tiny Desk, just at a quieter volume.

An upright piano, a guitar and Daniel Caesar, lifted by a 12-piece choir. The presentation is simple, but the effect is transcendental.

So much of the holiday season is about finding a balance between bright lights and dark nights. Sixpence None the Richer's music finds depth in the in-between.

As a founding member of Stars and a longtime collaborator with Broken Social Scene, Amy Millan has helped shape Canada’s indie sound. Now she returns with I Went to Find You, her first solo album in over 15 years, made with composer and actor Jay McCarrol — and performs it in an intimate mini-concert recorded by WXPN’s Indie Rock Hit Parade.

Right from the first note, Odeal instantly transports us to the warm, soulful pocket that we never leave. And his mom has a front row seat.

Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog.