The NPR Tiny Desk Concert series was created in 2008 after Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson attended a noisy concert where they struggled to hear Laura Gibson. The unique concept involves musical acts performing intimate shows at Boilen's office desk, resulting in more than 1,300 performances from notable artists such as Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa. The setting includes a real desk and shelves filled with mementos from artists, enhancing the authenticity of the experience. Architectural Digest provides insight into this beloved series and the team behind its production.
Over 1,300 musical acts have performed their own stripped-down, authentic shows in the cramped confines of NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The Tiny Desk Concert series began in 2008 after a noisy concert prompted a suggestion for a more intimate performance setting.
The humble set features a real desk surrounded by shelves filled with priceless mementos left by artists, including Adele's water bottle and ChapPELL Roan's wig.
Tiny Desk has included performances from diverse artists like Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, showcasing a range of musical talent.
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