Elle Mannion

For the Sudanese Canadian artist, tenderness is a radical act. Mustafa, along with a choir of Sudanese women, performs heart-wrenchingly beautiful songs about his community.

Community and culture are two guiding forces in Ruby Ibarra’s music. The Filipina American rapper — and 2025 Tiny Desk Contest winner — is joined by rock legend June Millington and an all-Filipino band.

Katie Gavin is the kind of performer whose dynamism knows no bounds. Whether she’s performing with her pop band MUNA or solo, Gavin is a captivating presence.

Featuring her longtime band and a string quartet, Webster guides us through a swooning and sweeping set.

MJ Lenderman’s music is a little sad, sometimes funny and almost always comforting.