Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the novel Thistlefoot, "Blessed" by GloRilla, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and more.

The Peruvian musician gives an intimate El Tiny performance befitting her status as a curator of folklore and culture of the highest order.

Residents-only policies at many of the nation's town-owned beaches mean low-income people and people of color have less access to the shore.

The music of Mariana de Miguel is always changing — and her intimate, simmering El Tiny performance is an effortless flash of all she's capable of.

Russell and her talented band embody healing community; watch a performance of songs from her astounding, unclassifiable album Outside Child.

The inspiring Angélique Kidjo graces the Tiny Desk for our 1,000th concert.

The East Atlanta emcee brings a serious attention to detail to this stripped-down performance of tracks from his new album plus some earlier career-defining songs.

The young rising violin star not only makes his instrument sing, he offers music by composers of color.

The ensemble, composed of current students in Juilliard's jazz studies program, gives a performance that embodies a spirit of community and collaboration.

The bassist and her band The Cookout perform a joyful, head-bobbing set of masterful jazz.

The nine-piece band filled the room with joy and a sound that's unique in Tiny Desk history, mixing shamanistic ritual sounds with Korean folk songs.

The two Tiny Desk veterans bring a spirit of serious fun to each other's songs.

The talented cohort of jazz artists perform a selection of songs that reflect on isolation, social upheaval and hope.

The jazz duo known for dazzling, brilliant live performances delivered at the Tiny Desk, with a set of songs from its debut album.

Spektor performs songs filled with truth and whimsy from her astonishing new record, plus some old favorites.