In 2014, NPR’s Tiny Desk debuted its Tiny Desk Contest, giving amateur artists a chance to step into the spotlight of the well-known venue. Videos of the concerts in a cramped space filled with records, trinkets, and books have become a viral stop for many top acts.
Previous winners include The Philharmonik and Little Moon. Of thousands of entries submitted each year, only one winner is selected to perform at the Washington D.C. studio and tour 10 cities with NPR Music. The winner will be announced Tuesday. In the meantime, WAMC is highlighting some hopefuls from our region. In today's segment, first we hear from Kendra McKinley, a singer/songwriter from Catskill, and LINA MAXINE of Montauk. I began by asking each artist to introduce themselves to our audience:
Submissions by Kendra McKinley and LINA MAXINE are part of a WAMC series to highlight local entrants in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The winner will be announced Tuesday. You can find earlier segments at wamc.org.
