# NPR El Tiny concert series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/npr-el-tiny-concert-series
> Updated: 2026-09-17T17:50:19.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4.

NPR announced the return of ‘El Tiny’, a special series of Tiny Desk Concerts celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The lineup includes a diverse range of Latin American artists such as Mon Laferte, Melissa Aldana, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Los Tigres del Norte.

Chilean singer Mon Laferte served as the inaugural event for the 2026 edition. Performing with an ensemble of brass, piano, drums, and double bass, Laferte played tracks from her recent albums ‘Femme Fatale’ and ‘Femme Fatale Vol. 2’, including ‘For Your Consideration’ and ‘Vida Normal’. During the session, the artist became visibly emotional while performing ‘No le regales tu Corazón’.

Following Laferte, the Peruvian Amazonian cumbia group Los Mirlos released their session on September 17. Recorded on July 28 under strict secrecy, the 18-minute performance featured five songs, including ‘La Danza de Los Mirlos’ and ‘La Fuga del Jaguar’. The group used the platform to highlight environmental and social issues, specifically dedicating ‘Llanto en la Selva’ to indigenous peoples defending the Amazon. The performance also incorporated visual elements of cultural identity, such as hand-embroidered shirts featuring Shipibo-Konibo kené art.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Los Mirlos perform Peruvian Amazonian cumbia at NPR Tiny Desk

Peruvian cumbia group Los Mirlos debuted a Tiny Desk Concert session on NPR Music, celebrating Amazonian culture and highlighting indigenous struggles through psychedelic music.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-mirlos-perform-peruvian-amazonian-cumbia-at-npr-tiny-desk

### 2026-09-15: Los Mirlos to debut on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts

Peruvian cumbia group Los Mirlos will debut their Tiny Desk Concerts session on NPR Music this Thursday, September 17, as part of a special Latin Music Month celebration.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-mirlos-to-debut-on-npr-musics-tiny-desk-concerts

### 2026-09-15: Mon Laferte debuts new Tiny Desk session with NPR Music

Chilean artist Mon Laferte debuted a new solo Tiny Desk session with NPR Music, performing tracks from her recent ‘Femme Fatale’ albums to inaugurate the 2026 Latin music series.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mon-laferte-debuts-new-tiny-desk-session-with-npr-music

### 2026-09-13: NPR announces El Tiny lineup for Hispanic Heritage Month

NPR’s ‘El Tiny’ Tiny Desk Concert series returns for Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring artists like Mon Laferte, Melissa Aldana, and Los Tigres del Norte.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/npr-announces-el-tiny-lineup-for-hispanic-heritage-month

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