Feb 15, 2015
The twin-duo making a statement
Ibeyi is a new and distinct group with Cuban/French background. When you first listen to their vocals, you can get a sense of a not-so-common language being spoken. We're not talking about a made-up language like "hopelandic". Yoruba, which is a Nigerian language brought over to cuba during slavery in 1700's, is what they try to incorporate into their music. Their father was a strong believer of staying true to their culture. Especially if certain elements are starting to be forgotten.
Check out this article on Ibeyi and listen to their debut album Ibeyi on NPR.
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