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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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