SARATOGA SPRINGS - Indie Folk and soul singer-songwriter Leah Woods recognized by NPR as one of the Top Entries to the 2020 Tiny Desk Contest.
Woods, who is from Saratoga Springs, was selected by Tarik Moody, Director of Digital Strategy and on-air music host, for feature on NPR’s “Top Shelf” a unique online concert series dedicated to presenting hand -picked artists through a lens that most viewers have never experienced before. Over 900 performances have been streamed on their page, gathering millions of views from all around the world.
“I felt honored to be selected for the top shelf series,” said Woods. “I went into the contest thinking ‘well why not, it can only help’ but I never thought my submission would truly stand out like this. When I found out I was selected, I couldn’t stop smiling. At the same time there is so much happening in the world that it’s hard to fully appreciate something like this. I keep listening to those around me and striving for change, hoping that more
listeners will help me spread ideas of love and equality, to heal the world and make it a safer place for all.”
Leah Woods’ music is found on Spotify, Youtube, & Apple Music, and her performance may be viewed at: youtube.com/watch?v=H-Xo9ZyZyiA
