NPR (or National Public Radio) is a privately and publicly funded, non-profit  Network of public radio stations that stretch across the United States.  One of the aspects of NPR is the exploration of new artists and their music.  Therefore NPR, in order to incorporate this theme into their broadcasting network, has created the “Tiny Desk Concerts” podcast that can be accessed on their website Here.  This podcast, supplemented with videos of the artists’ performances, provides listeners with a space in which they can explore different genres of music and artists that may not be “mainstream.”

One such artist is Thao Nguyen, who performs for a Tiny Desk Concert session.  Thao, who began playing the guitar at age 12, was born in Falls Church, Virginia and is currently a part of the indie band, Get Down Stay Down.  Her performance on the Tiny Desk Podcast was nothing less than spectacular.  Her distinct vocals and catchy melodies provide for an extremely entertaining acoustic session, with the host of the Tiny Desk Concerts describing her as ” raw and infectious, her voice has a distinctive swagger, and she’s a remarkably nimble guitarist.”  Check out her performance at Little Desk Concerts:Thao Nguyen.  You wont be disappointed.