When Naia Izumi was announced the winner of the 2018 NPR Tiny Desk Contest , five central Illinois artists said they weren't surprised they were not chosen, as they were among nearly 5,000 entries from all 50 states.

Tiny Desk, Big Dreams: Local Artists Bring Talents To NPR Contest

WGLT's Music Director Jon Norton interviews big names and emerging talent from the music world as their travels take them into Central Illinois. Discover eclectic music spanning blues, rock, jazz, and more.

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