Grammy and Dove Award-winning gospel icon Fred Hammond has been announced as part of NPR’s Tiny Desk Black Music Month lineup, continuing the platform’s annual celebration of African American musical excellence and cultural impact.
Each year, NPR’s Tiny Desk series highlights influential Black artists across genres and generations, and Hammond’s inclusion adds a landmark gospel voice to this year’s curated lineup. The Black Music Month performances began on June 2, featuring ten artists taking over the globally recognized performance series.
Hammond’s official performance date is yet to be announced, but the news has already generated excitement among fans following his confirmation on social media, where he shared NPR’s announcement with his audience.
Now in its fifth year of honoring Black Music Month, the Tiny Desk tradition continues to spotlight the legacy, innovation, and cultural significance of Black music in shaping global sound.
Fans can follow the full celebration throughout June at npr.org/music and across NPR Music’s official social platforms, with performances streaming via npr.org/tinydesk.