Duendita

Candace Lee Camacho was born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York. They went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School then participated in New York University's Future Music Mogul program. Their moniker duendita came from their high school nickname which was a play on duende, a concept explored by Spanish writer Federico García Lorca. ==Career==

Duendita released a single "one of one" in 2014. In May 2017, they released a single "yikes!" as the lead single of their debut studio album. Their debut studio album, Direct Line to My Creator, was released on November 9, 2018. It served as their senior thesis project from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Following its release, Camacho took a hiatus from music due to mental health crisis. In March 2024, Camacho presented an audiovisual performance about resilience on the East River that was recorded in Riverside Puerto Rican communities across New York City, Sound River, at the Abrons Arts Center. In September 2024, they released an extended play The Mind is a Miracle. They released their second album, A Strong Desire to Survive, on April 4, 2025. Their album Existential Thottie released on April 29, 2026. ==Discography==

Studio albums Extended plays Singles As lead artist As featured artist Guest appearances ==Tours==

Opening act • Crumb – Ice Melt Tour (2021) • Homeshake – North American Tour (2022) • Etran de L'Aïr – North American Tour (2024) • Empress Of – For Your Consideration Tour (2024) ==References==