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“Her performances feel thoughtful and emotionally honest in a way that lingers long after the moment ends.”
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KPBS · The Finest · Sep 2026 Nicole Hernandez's music crosses borders, languages and genresA conversation after her set at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival: Layers, writing in two languages, and the stories behind "Viste" and "Rina." KPBS · May 2026 10 standout San Diego artists from the 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest"Viste," sung in Spanish, made the list.Shows
Upcoming
Sidro SaturdayLive music, vendors, food, art & a letter-writing activity · El Salón Theatre, 114 W Hall Ave, San Ysidro, CA 921732026
KPBS San Diego Book FestivalSun Drenched Sounds · University of San Diego
Valgur · Tour FantasíasSupport set, with Lady Blanca & Eugenio P.C. · El Salon Theatre, San Ysidro
Kinfolk FestJuneteenth · a celebration of Black joy, music & culture
Sofar SoundsAndaz San Diego · 7–9pm
Tender HooliganLayers turns one: the anniversary show · 5–10pm
LINKSDFeatured performer of the season · by We Are Here Now
Layers, reimaginedA Future Is Color studio session, live at Quartyard · an 11-piece all-women band, a chamber trio and dancers
NEXUS FestivalThe intersection of music, dance & film · Mixed Grounds, San Diego · 5–10pm
2025
Tea at Shiloh
W8sted HeartWith La Marca & Los Maniacos · 1805 Main St, San Diego · where the live "Viste" and "Rina" videos were filmed
Altered StateHeadlining · sold out · with Vivi Nubés & Sarayu · 641 B Street, San Diego
Black Biz Flea MarketEnd of Summer Flea · WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego
Future Is ColorLayers album release live session · 2060 Logan Ave, San Diego