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The Best Episodes of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3

Every episode of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 1 - The Mountain Goats
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    #1 - The Mountain Goats

    S3:E1

    In a solo show at NPR Music, John Darnielle's twitchy energy serves his fearless songwriting well.

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  2. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 2 - Adam Arcuragi
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    #2 - Adam Arcuragi

    S3:E2

    In a performance at NPR, the talented singer's voice is powerful without unnecessary melodrama.

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  3. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 3 - The Low Anthem
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    #3 - The Low Anthem

    S3:E3

    The band's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of the NPR Music offices.

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  4. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 4 - Brooklyn Rider
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    #4 - Brooklyn Rider

    S3:E4

    The string quartet showcases a small sample of its visceral fire at the offices of NPR Music.

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  5. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 5 - Dave Rawlings Machine With Gillian Welch
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    #5 - Dave Rawlings Machine With Gillian Welch

    S3:E5

    A longtime session guitarist, Rawlings takes the lead, playing his own music at NPR Music's offices.

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  6. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 6 - Edmar Castaneda
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    #6 - Edmar Castaneda

    S3:E6

    The harpist crafts a transporting mix of tradition and improvisation in this desk-side performance.

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  7. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 7 - Abaji
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    #7 - Abaji

    S3:E7

    With roots in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and France, Abaji has a passion for music from many countries.

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  8. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 8 - Alec Ounsworth
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    #8 - Alec Ounsworth

    S3:E8

    The singer-songwriter performs music from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars.

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  9. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 9 - Laura Veirs
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    #9 - Laura Veirs

    S3:E9

    The singer treated the NPR Music offices to three songs that invited us into her warm musical world.

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  10. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 10 - Omara Portuondo
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    #10 - Omara Portuondo

    S3:E10

    The Cuban singer performs two boleros, which transport the listener to another time and place.

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  11. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 11 - The Antlers
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    #11 - The Antlers

    S3:E11

    The Brooklyn-based trio strips down its wall of noise for an intimate performance at NPR Music.

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  12. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 12 - Wye Oak
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    #12 - Wye Oak

    S3:E12

    The talented Baltimore duo didn't have to travel far to liven up a day at the NPR Music offices.

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  13. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 13 - Jakob Dylan
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    #13 - Jakob Dylan

    S3:E13

    Jakob Dylan, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan perform a mesmerizing set at the Tiny Desk.

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  14. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 14 - Regina Carter
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    #14 - Regina Carter

    S3:E14

    The violinist plays traditional African melodies, re-imagined through her own jazz sensibilities.

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  15. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 15 - David Russell
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    #15 - David Russell

    S3:E15

    The classical guitarist showcases his warm, lyrical tone in three staples of the repertoire.

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  16. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 16 - Lionel Loueke
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    #16 - Lionel Loueke

    S3:E16

    The unusual jazz guitarist and his drummer perform at the NPR offices, literally with bells on.

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  17. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 17 - Fredrik
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    #17 - Fredrik

    S3:E17

    Fredrik's lush harmonies are stripped to guitar, snare drum and maraca in this intimate performance.

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  18. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 18 - Moby And Kelli Scarr
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    #18 - Moby And Kelli Scarr

    S3:E18

    Moby gives a live performance of his Project Song creation, "Gone to Sleep," at NPR's offices.

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  19. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 19 - Tarrus Riley
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    #19 - Tarrus Riley

    S3:E19

    The singer performs three harmony-drenched reggae songs with Dean Fraser and a guitarist.

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  20. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 20 - Phoenix
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    #20 - Phoenix

    S3:E20

    Hear instantly recognizable hits such as "1901" and "Lisztomania," stripped down and reassembled.

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  21. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 21 - Bettye LaVette
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    #21 - Bettye LaVette

    S3:E21

    The veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note.

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  22. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 22 - Roger McGuinn With Amy Tan, Dave Barry And More: Authors At The Tiny Desk
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    #22 - Roger McGuinn With Amy Tan, Dave Barry And More: Authors At The Tiny Desk

    S3:E22

    Seven authors (Roy Blount Jr., Scott Turow and others) perform with a big-time ringer.

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  23. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 23 - Zuill Bailey
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    #23 - Zuill Bailey

    S3:E23

    Hear the acclaimed musician play Bach on his amazingly resonant cello, built in 1693.

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  24. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 24 - The Mynabirds
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    #24 - The Mynabirds

    S3:E24

    Laura Burhenn's new band performs a soulful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

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  25. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 Episode 25 - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
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    #25 - 'Weird Al' Yankovic

    S3:E25

    The venerable, multimillion-selling pop parodist plays three acoustic originals in the NPR offices.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Mountain Goats" is the best rated episode of "NPR Tiny Desk Concerts" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Adam Arcuragi".