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Season 2009

Season 2009

January 7, 2009·30 épisodes·7h 25min
Épisodes · 30
Woven Hand
E1

Woven Hand

David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.

14min·Jan 7, 2009
Super XX Man
E2

Super XX Man

Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.

16min·Jan 27, 2009
Tom Jones
E3

Tom Jones

Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

13min·Mar 2, 2009
Horse Feathers
E4

Horse Feathers

See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

12min·May 8, 2009
Benjy Ferree
E5

Benjy Ferree

Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.

20min·May 29, 2009
Great Lake Swimmers
E6

Great Lake Swimmers

Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.

14min·Jun 8, 2009
Jason Vieaux
E7

Jason Vieaux

The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.

17min·Jun 15, 2009
The Avett Brothers
E8

The Avett Brothers

Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.

16min·Jun 22, 2009
Maria Taylor
E9

Maria Taylor

Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

13min·Jun 29, 2009
Julie Doiron
E10

Julie Doiron

After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

13min·Jul 6, 2009
Bill Callahan
E11

Bill Callahan

Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.

16min·Jul 13, 2009
Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy
E12

Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy

Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.

18min·Jul 20, 2009
Sarah Siskind
E13

Sarah Siskind

In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.

16min·Jul 27, 2009
The Swell Season
E14

The Swell Season

Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.

34min·Aug 10, 2009
Dark Meat
E15

Dark Meat

Dark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.

13min·Aug 24, 2009
The Tallest Man On Earth
E16

The Tallest Man On Earth

The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.

12min·Sep 14, 2009
Telekinesis
E17

Telekinesis

Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.

12min·Sep 21, 2009
Raphael Saadiq
E18

Raphael Saadiq

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.

12min·Sep 28, 2009
John Vanderslice
E19

John Vanderslice

Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.

14min·Oct 4, 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela
E20

Rodrigo y Gabriela

The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

12min·Oct 10, 2009
Ralph Stanley
E21

Ralph Stanley

See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.

15min·Oct 19, 2009
Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros
E22

Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros

At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.

15min·Oct 26, 2009
Sondre Lerche
E23

Sondre Lerche

The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.

14min·Nov 2, 2009
K'naan
E24

K'naan

The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.

14min·Nov 9, 2009
Bowerbirds
E25

Bowerbirds

Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.

13min·Nov 16, 2009
Zee Avi
E26

Zee Avi

Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."

13min·Nov 23, 2009
Andrew W.K.
E27

Andrew W.K.

The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.

15min·Nov 30, 2009
Lightning Dust
E28

Lightning Dust

Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.

9min·Dec 7, 2009
Fanfarlo
E29

Fanfarlo

The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.

15min·Dec 16, 2009
Australian Chamber Orchestra
E30

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.

15min·Dec 21, 2009