GAELYNN LEA
Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and she’s been on the road ever since playing her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. So far the singer-songwriter and violinist has appeared in 43 states and 7 countries – she’s graced the stage of renowned venues like Nashville’s Music City Roots, The Kennedy Center, House of Blues and even BBC World News. “The way her voice resonates is so unusual and beautiful, like nothing I’ve ever heard before.” (Jess Wolfe, Lucius) In addition to performing and recording, Gaelynn also does speaking engagements about disability rights, finding inner freedom, and accessibility in the arts. In recent years, she has used her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. Gaelynn is currently working on a memoir about her touring adventures and disability advocacy that she plans to release in 2022.
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
Gaelynn Lea Official Website:
www.violinscratches.com
Gaelynn Lea Patreon Page:
www.patreon.com/gaelynnlea
Social Media:
www.facebook.com/gaelynnlea
www.twitter.com/gaelynnlea
www.instagram.com/gaelynnlea
www.youtube.com/user/gaelynnlea
Music Videos and Interviews:
“Lost in the Woods” Music Video: https://youtu.be/Pk9lgimztD4
Paste Music Session: https://youtu.be/TAkpPx9B6aM
NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: https://youtu.be/n6oSeODGmoQ
Great Big Story’s Funk + One: https://youtu.be/BcQg1hnQ0XM
POPSUGAR Interview: https://youtu.be/xd-d5IuS9Mk
Notable Articles:
NPR Music: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/06/700853825/tiny-desk-family-hour-gaelynn-lea
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/dec/14/gaelynn-lea-violin-interview-brittle-bone-disease
Noisey: https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/zmd8nx/gaelynn-lea-interview-profile
Strings Magazine: http://stringsmagazine.com/review-fiddler-gaelynn-leas-learning-how-to-stay/
Louder Than War: https://louderthanwar.com/gaelynn-lea-releases-brilliant-new-album/
Moth Radio Hour and TEDx Talks:
Moth Radio Hour (starts at 0:16:24): https://beta.prx.org/stories/282466
TEDxYale: https://youtu.be/akGYugciSVw
TEDxGullLake: https://youtu.be/L8ZLtiuHB8M
