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15 Artists That Blew "Tiny Desk Concerts" Out Of The Water

These artists will blow you away.

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15 Artists That Blew "Tiny Desk Concerts" Out Of The Water
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In 2008, Bob Boilen, host of NPR's All Songs Considered, left a concert very upset at how hard it was to hear the music over the crowded bar. He joked that he should invite the artist to perform at his desk and record it for NPR. Later that week, Boilen did just what he said and the Tiny Desk Concert Series was born. Since its inception, Boilen has had over 550 concerts recorded at his desk. I've gathered 15 of those that are absolute must sees of musical genius.

1. T-Pain

Probably the most famous Tiny Desk concert to date. T-Pain shows a completely unexpected side and kills the vocals of "Buy U a Drank".

2. Tank and the Bangas

This year's winners of the NPR Tiny Desk Contest, these New Orleans natives will have you clapping, laughing, and crying.

3. Sylvan Esso

Amelia Meath's voice. Heart eyes all over.

4. No BS! Brass Band

Crank it up to 11.

5. Gaelynn Lea

Another Tiny Desk Contest winner, you will never hear anything like her ever again.

6. Red Baraat

Their combination of music styles is only slightly more colorful than their outfits

7. Chance the Rapper

Bless up.

8. Keaton Henson

Bob Boilen has called this one of the most arresting a moving performances to grace the program.

9. Leon Bridges

What it sounds like to sing from the heart.

10. Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

"But all my chicks cook grits," *swoon*

11. The Front Bottoms

If you're looking for lyrics only a step away from raw emotion, here it is.

12. Noname

This Chicago native is a true wordsmith.

13. The 1975

Matt Healy strips down the band's hits to show their more earnest side.

14. Aurora

Impossible not to feel every note along with her.

15. Mother Falcon

17 people being used to their fullest potential.

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