Ruby Ibarra & The Balikbayans – Someday (Live Session)

@RubyIbarra & The Balikbayans perform her track “Someday” live. The song, which features live instrumentation, touches on her Filipino roots, and the struggle of growing up Brown in America. She raps about the sacrifices her mother made for her as a child, as well as not being a victim and rising above her circumstances. No matter who you are this track has something we can all feel. This performance is a submission for NPR’s Tiny Desk series.

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