MUSIC 2026





June 1, 2026, Washington, D.C. — NPR Music and Tiny Desk celebrate Black Music Month with a multi-generational month-long lineup that includes GENA, Kareem Riggins and Liv.e, Ayra Starr, Joe, The Paradox, Floetry, Fred Hammond, Eve, 8 Ball & MJG, Shaboozey, and Bow Wow. Starting June 2, ten artists spanning genres and generations will take over the popular global series. 2026 marks the fifth year of the Tiny Desk tradition that honors the rich culture, foundation, and legacy of Black music.

BET icons Donnie Simpson, Big Tigger, and Bow Wow join NPR to announce the line-up across social media. All concerts will be published on NPR.org and NPR Music's YouTube channel.

 
June 1, 2026, Washington, D.C. — NPR Music and Tiny Desk celebrate Black Music Month with a multi-generational month-long lineup that includes GENA, Kareem Riggins and Liv.e, Ayra Starr, Joe, The Paradox, Floetry, Fred Hammond, Eve, 8 Ball & MJG, Shaboozey, and Bow Wow. Starting June 2, ten artists spanning genres and generations will take over the popular global series. 2026 marks the fifth year of the Tiny Desk tradition that honors the rich culture, foundation, and legacy of Black music.

BET icons Donnie Simpson, Big Tigger, and Bow Wow join NPR to announce the line-up across social media. All concerts will be published on NPR.org and NPR Music's YouTube channel.

 
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