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Sudan Archives and Baby Rose share their favorites [View this email online]( [NPR Tiny Desk Contest]( So far on this year’s Top Shelf episodes, you’ve heard from the people who produce Tiny Desk concerts ([Bob Boilen and Bobby Carter]( and a music expert with an ear for up-and-coming talent ([Albina Cabrera of KEXP](. Now, it’s time to hear from the artist judges — the people who have played behind the Tiny Desk and know firsthand what it takes to shine there. Today on Top Shelf, Baby Rose and Sudan Archives will share their top picks with Bobby. Baby Rose [performed behind the Desk]( in early 2020; “This is what real love sounds like,” she said during her concert. She has a beautifully unique voice and is so talented that, when the pandemic shut down the NPR offices, we also asked her to do a [Tiny Desk (home) concert](. Her latest album, Through and Through, was released last week. That same year, Sudan Archives became the last artist to [perform at the Tiny Desk]( before the initial COVID lockdowns — and put on a one-of-a-kind show, singing and rapping along to her impressive violin playing. Late last month, she performed her acclaimed 2022 album Natural Brown Prom Queen at Coachella. We can’t wait to see which entries stood out to these judges. Join us live on YouTube at 3 p.m. ET today. [Watch Top Shelf]( The 2023 Tiny Desk Contest is presented by Capital One and supported by Guayakí Yerba Mate. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- And next week, the inimitable Sharon Van Etten — a two-time Tiny Desk alum — will share her selections with Bob. You can set your reminder for that episode [here](. From the Desk, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest team --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [tinydeskcontest@npr.org](mailto:tinydeskcontest@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Interested in connecting with music-lovers and music-makers across the Contest community? Join our Tiny Desk Contest Community [Facebook Group]( Need a new playlist? Follow NPR Music on [Spotify]( and [Apple Music]( Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Books, Pop Culture and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Tiny Desk Contest emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]