Concerts

Robert Smith of The Cure performs in Glastonbury, England, in 2019. This week, he shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, and announced Thursday that the company would lower fees and offer partial refunds to The Cure's ticket purchasers.

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Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees

1:27pm March 17, 2023

by Kaitlyn Radde

The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "sickened" by the company's fees. Fans who bought Cure tickets will get a $5-$10 refund.

Clockwise from top left: Thee Sacred Souls (by Gustav Olivares), Aoife Nessa Frances (by Cáit Fahey), Hermanos Gutiérrez (by Jim Herrington), Debby Friday (by Katrin Braga)

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Listen Live from the SXSW Radio Day Stage

11:35am March 16, 2023

by Bruce Warren

Public Radio curated a lineup including Thee Sacred Souls, Aoife Nessa Frances, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and Debby Friday on Friday March 17.

Andrew Combs performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Andrew Combs: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am March 15, 2023

by Tom Huizenga

Watch the restless singer-songwriter in a set of penetrating new tunes, capped with a breathtaking love song.

Wayne Shorter, photographed during a live performance at the Town & Country Club in London in April 1987.

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Exploring the many orbits of jazz legend Wayne Shorter

12:21pm March 09, 2023

Jazz Night takes a moment to commemorate Wayne Shorter and his eternal body of work – with concert performances, unaired interviews and music picks from our host Christian McBride.

Selina Moon performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Selina Moon: Tiny Desk Concert

5:01am March 09, 2023

by Bobby Carter

The singer-songwriter has impressed us with her Tiny Desk Contest entries over the last few years; at the Desk, she brought confidence, a sense of belonging and a brilliant set of songs.

Mama's Broke performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Mama's Broke: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am March 08, 2023

by Bob Boilen

The duo performs a set of dark yet hopeful songs filled with haunting harmonies and unique rhythms.

Jorge Glem and Sam Reider perform a Tiny Desk concert.

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Jorge Glem and Sam Reider: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am March 06, 2023

by Felix Contreras

Two musical cultures come together to create something that didn't exist before in this Tiny Desk performance.

Wattstax drew 100,000 people — this 1972 concert was about much more than music

4:35pm March 02, 2023

by Allyson McCabe

Although the fight for racial equality is ongoing, Stax co-owner Al Bell says so is the hope for a better future envisioned by Wattstax a half-century ago.

Antonio Sánchez (right) performs a Tiny Desk concert with Bad Hombre band members BIGYUKI (from left), Lex Sadler and Thana Alexa Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at NPRâs headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre: Tiny Desk Concert

9:10am March 02, 2023

by Felix Contreras

Sánchez observes the world with a drummer's sensibilities. Here, he and his pals in Bad Hombre explore the rhythm of language in a set of tracks from Sánchez's latest album.

Omah Lay performs a Tiny Desk concert Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Omah Lay: Tiny Desk Concert

5:01am February 28, 2023

The singer and songwriter made a special trip from Nigeria to the Tiny Desk for a performance of his Afro-fusion hits.