Ibeyi is a French-Cuban musical duo consisting of twin sisters, Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz.
The duo sings in English and Yoruba, one of the main languages spoken in Nigeria. Naomi Diaz plays traditional Spanish/Cuban percussion instruments cajón and Batá drum, while Lisa Diaz also plays piano.
In the Yoruba language, "Ibeyi" translates as "twins".
Their music has elements of Yoruba, French, and Afro-Cuban and fuses jazz with beats, samples with traditional instruments.
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"Which record label are Ibeyi signed to?"
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Ibeyi @ Gorilla
Sunday 8 November, 7pm.
Reservation here.
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