Fred Hammond to Appear on NPR's Tiny Desk for Black Music Month

In honor of Black Music Month, each year NPR’s Tiny Desk highlights African Americans who have made a profound impact through music.

This year for Black Music Month, NPR has announced that Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Fred Hammond will be featured in a special performance!

The Black Music Month performances kick off on June 2, with ten artists spanning genres and generations who will take over the popular global series.

Hammond’s performance date is to be announced soon. Check out the announcement on Instagram that he shared right here.

2026 marks the fifth year of the Tiny Desk tradition that honors the rich culture, foundation, and legacy of Black music.

You can follow the celebration all month long at npr.org/music and across NPR Music's social media platforms. Watch all performances at npr.org/tinydesk.

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