Arkansas Tiny Desk

Ozarks at Large's Sophia Nourani speaks with northwest Arkansas based band Mr. Orange about the NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2024: Arkansas Showcase.

Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth speaks with northwest Arkansas based band Auralai about the NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2024: Arkansas Showcase.

For the second year in a row, NPR member stations across Arkansas have collaborated to highlight some of the best submissions from the Natural State with a concert in Little Rock on Oct. 5. Ozarks at Large's Sophia Nourani spoke with Grace Zafasi, membership director for Little Rock Public Radio, about the significance of the Tiny Desk Contest 2024 Arkansas Showcase.

On today's show, we get a sense that Na’Tosha Da’Von’s poetry is for all of us. Also, the city of Fort Smith continues to consider a pricey future. Plus, the Arkansas Tiny Desk concert event approaches— with bands from all over the state.

Ozarks At Large's Sophia Nourani discusses musical inspiration with Jeremy Morris and Lacy Hampton of brother/sister duo band Common Roots and how they attain their harmonies.

On today's show, The Ride United: Last Mile Delivery is a partnership between nonprofits and DoorDash. Also, Arkansas State University designs a new way to help students afford college. Plus, new episodes of Weekend Plans and Talk Business and Politics.

Sophia Nourani speaks with local band Common Roots, one of many artists who submitted an entry to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renowned NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.

Robert Bishop speaks with local musician Randall Shreeve, one of many artists who submitted an entry to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renowned NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.

Sophia Nourani speaks with local musician, Danial Moody, one of many artists who submitted an entry to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renewed NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.

Robert Bishop speaks with local musician Ashytn Barbaree, one of many artists who submitted an entry to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renowned NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.