Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans Live in San Diego

2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans blend hip-hop, jazz, spoken word, and Filipino musical traditions in a performance rooted in identity, resilience, empowerment, and community. Through multilingual lyricism and live arrangements, they explore stories of heritage, belonging, and hope. Presented during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the evening celebrates the richness of Filipino culture while welcoming audiences of all backgrounds to connect through music and storytelling. Featuring fan favorites alongside new work, it offers a joyful celebration of heritage, belonging, and shared experience.