Update 5/13/25: And the winner of the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest is (drumroll, please) … Ruby Ibarra! Hailing from the Bay Area by way of the Philippines, Ibarra is a rapper, singer and spoken word artist whose entry, "Bakunawa," stunned the Contest judges with its passionate delivery, genre-defying sound and multi-generational band.
As NPR prepares to announce the winner of their Tiny Desk Contest this May, WRVO celebrates the impressive talent from our own backyard. Musicians from across central and upstate New York have submitted their performances, showcasing the rich musical diversity of our region. From the shores of Oswego to the hills of Ithaca and the rolling countryside of Cortland, local artists have poured their hearts into these intimate performances. Below, we're proud to feature entries from throughout WRVO's coverage area, highlighting the creative voices that make our music scene so vibrant. Take a listen, discover a new favorite, and join us in supporting these talented musicians as they reach for national recognition.
Auburn:
Luke Mock
Cortland:
Cloey Tierno
Elmira:
Timothy
Freeville:
izaq charp
Groton:
.dallas Louis
Ithaca:
David Baird
Twin Court
Hollings
Maddy Walsh
Silver Rein
Manlius:
Donna Colton
Newfield:
Ana Florencia
Oneonta:
Maxx Wright
Oswego:
Gina Holsopple & the Secret Elixir
Waverly:
Andy G. Fagan
West Winfield:
Home Visitor
View all of the Tiny Desk Contest entries.
