How 'losing' the Tiny Desk Contest launched Yasmin Williams' music career
February 19, 2025 • Northern Virginia guitarist Yasmin Williams shares how the Tiny Desk Contest changed her life — despite entering it twice and never winning.
Our judges are combing through the amazing videos you sent us to find the next great Tiny Desk performer.
While we’re busy with that, you can watch videos from this year's entrants.
We’re watching every single entry right now and will announce the winner here in May.
Here's where you can watch videos from the musicians who've entered the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest. Find your band's entry, or just have a look around at what everyone's been creating.
Bob hosts NPR Music's All Songs Considered and is a creator of the Tiny Desk concert series.
Lucy Dacus is a rising indie-rock star known for her warm voice and powerfully emotive lyrics.
Jason Isbell is a cutting-edge Americana musician and former member of the Drive-By Truckers beloved for his narrative songcraft.
Ledisi is a veteran R&B and jazz singer-songwriter with a dazzling vocal range.
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