K-pop icon SEVENTEEN made a historic debut at NPR’s Tiny Desk, becoming the first K-pop act to perform the intimate set from the Washington, D.C. headquarters. The quintet delivered a stripped-back, nine-song set spanning their decade-long career, showcasing vocal prowess and genuine joy, highlighted by an impromptu a cappella moment that defied the limits of their usual arena spectacle.

East Bay rapper Ruby Ibarra has won NPR's highly competitive Tiny Desk Concert contest with her powerful track "Bakunawa." The song, an emotional narrative about motherhood, draws on Filipino folklore and is performed in three languages. Ibarra's victory, from a record 7,500 entries, solidifies her rising presence in the music scene and showcases Filipino artistry on a global stage.