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The Best Episodes of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4

Every episode of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 1 - Abigail Washburn
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    #1 - Abigail Washburn

    S4:E1

    Watch the singer-songwriter mix American bluegrass and Chinese folk from the NPR Music offices.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 2 - Gyptian
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    #2 - Gyptian

    S4:E2

    The reggae star performs his hit "Hold You" and more from the NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 3 - David Wax Museum
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    #3 - David Wax Museum

    S4:E3

    The band brings a frenetic, infectious blend of American and Mexican folk to the NPR Music offices.

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  4. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 4 - Ballake Sissoko And Vincent Segal
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    #4 - Ballake Sissoko And Vincent Segal

    S4:E4

    The masterful kora-and-cello duo performs a transfixing set combining African and European strings.

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  5. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 5 - Iron And Wine
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    #5 - Iron And Wine

    S4:E5

    Sam Beam gives a fresh side of his new songs at NPR, and tops it off with a devastating 2004 gem.

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  6. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 6 - Basia Bulat
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    #6 - Basia Bulat

    S4:E6

    The Canadian singer-songwriter sings highlights from her two albums, plus a surprise from Poland.

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  7. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 7 - Richard Thompson
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    #7 - Richard Thompson

    S4:E7

    Watch the folk-rock legend perform songs from his 20th solo album, Dream Attic, at NPR Music.

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  8. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 8 - Stars
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    #8 - Stars

    S4:E8

    Watch Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell transform three of Stars' songs into spare, pretty folk music.

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  9. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 9 - Ivan And Alyosha
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    #9 - Ivan And Alyosha

    S4:E9

    The band showcases its Beatles-esque pop harmonies and sweet melodies from the NPR Music offices.

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  10. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 10 - Esperanza Spalding
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    #10 - Esperanza Spalding

    S4:E10

    The jazz bassist, singer and Best New Artist Grammy winner performs in the NPR Music offices.

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  11. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 11 - Turtle Island Quartet
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    #11 - Turtle Island Quartet

    S4:E11

    With an eclectic palette of sounds and styles, the Turtle Island Quartet swings at NPR Music.

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  12. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 12 - Adele
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    #12 - Adele

    S4:E12

    In a three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice.

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  13. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 13 - Local Natives
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    #13 - Local Natives

    S4:E13

    The L.A. band brings its euphoric choruses and clattering Afrobeat rhythms to the NPR Music offices.

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  14. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 14 - Damien Jurado
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    #14 - Damien Jurado

    S4:E14

    Hear Jurado's raw, time-worn, authentically graceful music, performed in the NPR Music office.

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  15. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 15 - Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys
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    #15 - Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys

    S4:E15

    Watch the Grammy-nominated Cajun band play an upbeat yet bittersweet set from the NPR Music offices.

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  16. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 16 - Lizz Wright
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    #16 - Lizz Wright

    S4:E16

    In this two-song set at the NPR Music offices, Wright channels the gospel and soul of her past.

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  17. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 17 - Nellie McKay
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    #17 - Nellie McKay

    S4:E17

    McKay's bold, audacious personality shines in this set recorded at the NPR Music offices.

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  18. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 18 - Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
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    #18 - Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

    S4:E18

    Hear the Refugee All Stars' upbeat reggae grooves, performed live at the NPR Music offices.

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  19. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 19 - Josh Ritter
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    #19 - Josh Ritter

    S4:E19

    Ritter can't hide his enjoyment of a performance, even when his songs convey obsession or disaster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 20 - Otis Taylor
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    #20 - Otis Taylor

    S4:E20

    Watch the banjo player perform his trademark trance-inducing blues at the NPR Music offices.

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  21. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 21 - Mount Kimbie
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    #21 - Mount Kimbie

    S4:E21

    Watch the dubstep duo perform our first-ever electronic Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR offices.

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  22. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 22 - Pokey LaFarge
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    #22 - Pokey LaFarge

    S4:E22

    Watch LaFarge play '20s- and '30s-inspired music with the help of his band, The South City Three.

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  23. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 23 - Steve Earle
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    #23 - Steve Earle

    S4:E23

    A singer, author, actor and activist, Earle showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.

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  24. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 24 - Wu Man
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    #24 - Wu Man

    S4:E24

    Watch the world's reigning pipa virtuoso play ancient music from her Chinese homeland.

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  25. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4 Episode 25 - Booker T. Jones
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    #25 - Booker T. Jones

    S4:E25

    Jones' name is synonymous with the Hammond B3 organ. Watch him play one in the NPR Music offices.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Abigail Washburn" is the best rated episode of "NPR Tiny Desk Concerts" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gyptian".