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The Best Episodes of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5

Every episode of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 1 - Tinariwen
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    #1 - Tinariwen

    S5:E1

    Even in a stripped-down acoustic set, Tinariwen's trance-inducing desert music doesn't disappoint.

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  2. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 2 - Le Butcherettes
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    #2 - Le Butcherettes

    S5:E2

    Watch singer Teri Gender Bender transform from a soft-spoken musician into a rock 'n' roll beast.

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  3. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 3 - Screaming Females
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    #3 - Screaming Females

    S5:E3

    The band's keen sense of song prevails, especially in a new song called "It All Means Nothing."

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  4. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 4 - Jake Schepps' Expedition Quartet
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    #4 - Jake Schepps' Expedition Quartet

    S5:E4

    Banjo master Schepps and friends create an intriguing goulash of Bartók, bluegrass and bebop.

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  5. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 5 - Glenn Jones
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    #5 - Glenn Jones

    S5:E5

    Watch the masterful folk guitarist perform a lovely instrumental set at the NPR Music offices.

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  6. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 6 - Anna Calvi
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    #6 - Anna Calvi

    S5:E6

    Calvi plays songs from her self-titled debut in this powerful performance at the NPR Music offices.

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  7. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 7 - Girl In A Coma
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    #7 - Girl In A Coma

    S5:E7

    The San Antonio trio gets back to basics to explore its songs' forms and the soul of its lyrics.

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  8. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 8 - Bill Frisell
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    #8 - Bill Frisell

    S5:E8

    The brilliant and nimble guitarist reinvents the songs of John Lennon at the NPR Music offices.

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  9. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 9 - The Creole Choir Of Cuba
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    #9 - The Creole Choir Of Cuba

    S5:E9

    The group has revitalized a long-lost culture through music performed entirely in Haitian Creole.

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  10. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 10 - Craig Finn
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    #10 - Craig Finn

    S5:E10

    The Hold Steady singer's stark side is nicely conducive to barren arrangements at the NPR offices.

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  11. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 11 - Red Baraat
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    #11 - Red Baraat

    S5:E11

    The dance-friendly, India-inspired funk group performs a high-energy set at the NPR Music offices.

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  12. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 12 - Joan Soriano
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    #12 - Joan Soriano

    S5:E12

    "The Duke of Bachata" gives a raw but beautiful interpretation of bachata at the NPR Music offices.

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  13. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 13 - Joyce El Khoury And Brian Jagde
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    #13 - Joyce El Khoury And Brian Jagde

    S5:E13

    Hear the fresh-faced opera singers perform Puccini at the NPR Music offices.

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  14. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 14 - The Cranberries
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    #14 - The Cranberries

    S5:E14

    In this performance at the NPR Music offices, the Irish pop band mixes new songs with early hits.

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  15. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 15 - Milagres
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    #15 - Milagres

    S5:E15

    A band of selective minimalism, Milagres gets the most of simple sounds at the NPR Music offices.

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  16. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 16 - Pistolera
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    #16 - Pistolera

    S5:E16

    Through her insightful lyrics, Sandra Velasquez conjures the sounds of the Mexican desert.

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  17. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 17 - Laura Gibson
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    #17 - Laura Gibson

    S5:E17

    Her gorgeous, whispery voice inspired the Tiny Desk Concerts series in 2008. Now, Laura Gibson returns with her band to perform four songs from her new album, La Grande.

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  18. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 18 - Rudresh Mahanthappa
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    #18 - Rudresh Mahanthappa

    S5:E18

    The saxophonist's new repertoire salutes electric funk, South Indian modes and swarming solos.

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  19. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 19 - Real Estate
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    #19 - Real Estate

    S5:E19

    Real Estate wears placidity well: It's a band born and bred to convey and celebrate laconic comfort.

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  20. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 20 - Kayhan Kalhor
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    #20 - Kayhan Kalhor

    S5:E20

    A soulful master musician from Iran, Kalhor performs a beautiful improvisation at the NPR offices.

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  21. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 21 - First Aid Kit
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    #21 - First Aid Kit

    S5:E21

    Sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg make charming, folk-infused pop music that lulls and enchants.

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  22. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 22 - So Percussion
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    #22 - So Percussion

    S5:E22

    The ensemble employs all kinds of toys, from an amplified cactus to a mug filled with spare change.

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  23. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 23 - Kathleen Edwards
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    #23 - Kathleen Edwards

    S5:E23

    The Canadian singer performs four sweet, warm, relatable songs that soothe as they nourish.

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  24. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 24 - Caveman
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    #24 - Caveman

    S5:E24

    Caveman writes guitar-based pop songs full of space and melodies you can carry around in your head.

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  25. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 5 Episode 25 - Novalima
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    #25 - Novalima

    S5:E25

    At the NPR offices, the band plays in a lean, funky configuration that gets the room grooving along.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Tinariwen" is the best rated episode of "NPR Tiny Desk Concerts" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Le Butcherettes".