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Jayla Hernández was born and raised in Oakland, CA. Jayla started drumming at the age of 7 years old and ever since she has been enamored with playing music. Jayla graduated high school at Oakland School for the Arts. Oakland has been a huge inspiration and influence to her in regards to the style of music she plays and practices. Being from Oakland has helped her connect with music from her African Diaspora, like jazz in particular. Oakland has helped Jayla blossom and grow in music. The sounds and culture from the streets have given Jayla strength and confidence to play the resonating rhythms that are found within her.