With the excitement of the World Cup final, we take a moment to appreciate the global appeal of soccer and music. Host Bobby Carter presents an array of musical talents from countries that have recently claimed the World Cup title.

Featured artists include Air, an electronic music artist representing France. Igor Levit, a classical pianist showcasing the sounds of Germany, and Fito Páez, a rocker highlighting Argentina’s musical spirit.

Listeners can catch Tiny Desk Radio on their local NPR station. Each artist has participated in their own Tiny Desk Concerts, available on YouTube. Search for Air, Igor Levit, and Fito Páez to find their performances.

Produced by Walter Ray Watson and Noah Caldwell, Tiny Desk Radio is a collaborative effort with Lars Gotrich as the editor. Suraya Mohamed serves as the executive producer, while Sonali Mehta holds the role of executive director of NPR Music.

The technical expertise of Neil Tevault supports the show, and the theme music by Kaelin Ellis wraps up the production.