NPR's Tiny Desk Contest

WAMC is highlighting some hopefuls from our region. In today's segment, first we hear from Michael Holt, a singer/songwriter from Colonie, and Jack Weisberg of Delmar.

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.

These interviews are a 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.

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. WAMC is highlighting some hopefuls from our region. First we hear from Tori Christie of toriendofstory, an Indie/ R&B pop band from Albany, and Luke Wygodny of The Heartstrings Project, based in Cold Spring, New York. These interviews are a part of a WAMC series to highlight local entrants in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.