Ruby Ibarra Stuns NPR’s Tiny Desk With Multilingual Fire And A Band For The Ages

NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest drew nearly 7,500 entries this year, its largest pool yet. From that crowd, Ruby Ibarra emerged with a set that was as intimate as it was seismic, rapping across three languages with unflinching clarity. Her performance didn’t just win the judges over—it redefined what the Desk can hold.