KUAF Music Spotlight: Sarah Lily

KUAF | By Sophia Nourani,

Marlee Price

Published October 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM CDT

Sarah Lily, a Northwest Arkansas resident selected as a favorite by NPR for their 2025 Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest, talks to Sophia Nourani about her experience writing and recording music.

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