Raw Talent's Triumph: The Unplugged Magic of Tiny Desk
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Resources & Recommendations
Podcasts
- Consider This (NPR) - This episode of the NPR Politics Podcast was a segment from "Consider This" focusing on the making of Tiny Desk Concerts.
People Mentioned
- Robin Hilton (Host and Senior Producer of Tiny Desk and All Songs Considered) - Mentioned as a key figure in the creation and production of the Tiny Desk Concert series.
- Bob Boilen (NPR Music team) - Co-creator of the Tiny Desk Concert concept.
- Stephen Thompson (NPR Music team) - Co-creator of the Tiny Desk Concert concept, who joked about having a musician play at his desk.
- Laura Gibson (Singer-songwriter) - The first artist to perform a Tiny Desk Concert.
- Cara Frame (Video Producer and Director of Tiny Desk Concerts) - Interviewed about the production of Tiny Desk Concerts.
- Taylor Swift - Mentioned as an artist who performed at Tiny Desk and expressed "fomo" before doing so.
- Alicia Keys - Mentioned as an artist who performed at Tiny Desk.
- Post Malone - Mentioned as an artist who expressed excitement to perform at Tiny Desk.
- Karol G - Mentioned as an artist who enjoyed her Tiny Desk performance.
- Olivia Rodrigo - Mentioned as an artist who expressed excitement to perform at Tiny Desk.
- Dua Lipa - Her "Home Tiny Desk" performance was cited as the most popular of all time in terms of views.
- Gwar (Band) - Mentioned as an example of the diverse range of artists who have played Tiny Desk.
- Daniel Triff (Classical Pianist) - Mentioned as a classical artist who performed at Tiny Desk.
- Run the Jewels (Band) - Mentioned as one of Robin Hilton's top three favorite Tiny Desk performances.
- Tierra Whack - Mentioned as one of Robin Hilton's top three favorite Tiny Desk performances.
- Coldplay (Band) - Mentioned as one of Robin Hilton's top three favorite Tiny Desk performances.
- Chris Martin (Lead singer of Coldplay) - His joyful performance at Tiny Desk was highlighted.
- Nina Totenberg (NPR Reporter) - Mentioned in context of Gwar playing at NPR headquarters.
- Terry Gross (NPR Host) - Mentioned in context of Gwar playing at NPR headquarters.
Organizations & Institutions
- NPR - The organization that hosts the Tiny Desk Concert series and the podcast.
Websites & Online Resources
- YouTube - Mentioned as a platform where millions of people watch Tiny Desk Concerts.
Other Resources
- Tiny Desk Concerts - The central topic of the episode, a series of live music performances filmed at a desk in an office at NPR headquarters.
- 31 Minutos - A puppet show from Chile, whose Tiny Desk performance pushed the boundaries of the series.
- Sesame Street - Mentioned as a joyful and memorable Tiny Desk performance.