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In an article about tiny desk concerts, two singers perform in a youtube video.

Tiny Desk Preserves the Purity of Music

With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.…

April 28, 2023

in article about Asian stereotyping in the wake of Ali Wong's divorce from Justin Hakuta, a photo of Justin Hakuta and Ali Wong

Right Place, Wrong Face: The Plight of Picking the ‘Wrong Asian’

Joy Young, Chapman University

In light of Ali Wong’s divorce announcement, a mistaken photo reignites the #wrongasian hashtag. What does the error say about the internet’s treatment of non-white identities?…

May 1, 2022

Illustration of Young Thug. (Illustration by Katelyn McManis, Columbia College Chicago)

Young Thug Previews a New Sound on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University

From his generosity toward young hip-hop artists to his passionate performances, this rapper has proven that he deserves the title of hip-hop G.O.A.T.…

August 18, 2021

Illustration by Sezi Kaya in article about Tiny Desk Concerts

6 Tiny Desk Concerts That You Need To Check Out

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

All of the concerts in the NPR Music series are great, but these six are guaranteed to get you moving and grooving.…

August 5, 2020

Playlists stream off of your home computer and smart phone.

Digital Playlists Mark the Sounds of a Social Revolution

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Whether overtly political like Rachel Cargle's 'Revolution Playlist,' or just something you made for a friend, playlists can function as spaces to heal, resist and connect.…

June 23, 2020