Indianapolis jazz/soul singer Bashiri Asad has been a lifetime lover of music but it was only a decade ago that he decided to get serious about singing and songwriting.

Last year, WFYI held a contest for local musicians at Sun King Brewery in Fishers. It was called "Bar to Star" - as the winner that night would perform again on a professional stage and in the WFYI studio. Hayley Costas of Indianapolis won. In January she performed at Clowes Hall on the opening night of the Carole King musical, Beautiful. Now she is a Small Studio Session performer

This month’s Small Studio Session performers are known as Unicorn Derby — a whimsical name that reflects both the music and the unusual way this band got together.

These Small Studio Sessions highlight the rich and varied musical talent found in the Hoosier state.