"Someday We'll Linger in the Sun" by Gaelynn Lea [Submission for NPR Music's 2016 Tiny Desk Contest]

This is an original song by Gaelynn Lea entitled "Someday We'll Linger in the Sun". It was the winning entry for NPR Music's 2016 Tiny Desk Contest. A studio version of this track was released as a single and later appeared as different arrangements on the albums "The Songs We Sing Along the Way" (2018) and "Learning How to Stay" (2018).

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Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and not long after she hit the road with her husband Paul. So far she has toured in 45 states and 9 countries, captivating audiences around the world with her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Gaelynn Lea has appeared in several major festivals over the years, including SXSW, Winnipeg Folk Festival, and Reykjavik Arts Festival. She has opened for well-known bands such as Wilco, The Decemberists, LOW, The Jayhawks, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface.

In addition to performing and recording, Gaelynn also does speaking engagements about Disability Rights, finding inner freedom, and accessibility in the arts. She uses her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. So far she's been able to share her perspective on PBS NewsHour, The Moth Radio Hour, The Science of Happiness Podcast, and through two widely-viewed TEDx Talks.

Gaelynn Lea is currently working on a memoir about her touring adventures and disability advocacy that she plans to release in 2022. Most recently, Gaelynn has been performing a YouTube concert series called "Sunday Sessions" to fans who join her every Sunday afternoon from all over the world.

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