Singer-songwriter Aleah Discavage on why she entered NPR's Tiny Desk Concert

What started as a low-key folk set behind a desk in a newsroom has become one of music's most iconic stages. This year, NPR's Tiny Desk Contest drew a record-breaking nearly 7,500 entries. Among them were 75 hopefuls from San Diego, all dreaming of a breakthrough moment.

In the latest episode of the Finest podcast, meet Aleah Discavage, whose raw, autobiographical ballad is rooted in personal healing.

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