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Lila Forde discusses her Tiny Desk Contest entry 'Brick by Brick'

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Published June 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM EDT

Lila Forde is one of the entrants to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. She explains the story behind her song, "Brick by Brick," which took on more significance after the LA wildfires this year.

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