* Obsessed with Tiny Desk 2023 *

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NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts were always one of my favourite things to listen to, but with the pandemic, my interest turned into an obsession. In 2020, I did two shows dedicated to them: Obsessed with Tiny Desk 2020 Part I and Part II, in 2021 I did one more and in 2022 another one.

So what is it about NPR Tiny Desk Concert series that I love?

It is very simple, this series brings an intimate concert vibe through approx 20-minute video performances, recorded either live at the desk of All Songs Considered host and producer Bob Boilen or, during the pandemic, at some place that feels like an artist's home. The latter unsurprisingly called Tiny Desk (home) concerts.

During the pandemic, we couldn't attend gigs or music festivals, so, for me, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts were the closest thing I had to live gigs. Even today, this is still my favourite place when I need to do something at work that requires deep concentration. Also, when I am craving a live and more intimate experience.

Let's be honest, how often are you able to see your favourite (or newly discovered favourite) artist performing in a small, intimate venue? Unfortunately, not that frequently.

And this is why my yearly Obsessed with Tiny Desk is here to stay. Minimum once per year and sometimes even more than that.

It's 2023, and I am back again with a bunch of my favourite NPR Tiny Desk concerts.

Tune in tonight to Gimme A Beat (17.04.2023) to hear my selection of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts featuring Angélique Kidjo, Lady Wray, Selina Moon, Raye, Madi Diaz, Santigold, Allison Russell and Lizzy McAlpine. For NPR, you can donate here.

Check out npr tiny desk selection on youtube with videos of the sessions.
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