Ibeyi has announced their North American tour in support of Spell 31. Lisa-Kaindé and her sister Naomi Diaz released their third album last year. They released three singles; “Made of Gold” featuring Pa Salieu, “Lavendar & Red Roses” featuring Jorja Smith and “Sister 2 Sister.” The French natives had toContinue Reading
[youtube id=”g70u2OrfVBE”]Ibeyi’s “Transmission/Michaelion” featuring Meshell Ndegeocello video is dedicated to the narrative about a sacred tree. The sisters fade in and out of the frame and they are superimposed on each other as the screen changes color and text. The treatment is minimal but effective in telling their spiritual story.Continue Reading
[youtube id=”oo6LoitxecU”] Ibeyi were guests on the BBC Radio 1’s Piano Sessions and performed a stripped down version of “Waves” from their new album Ash and they covered Rufus and Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody.” Tickets for their U.S. tour dates are on sale now. Related posts: Best Of 2015 Ibeyi-Stranger/LoverContinue Reading
[youtube id=”w46kD06bfog”] The sisters of Ibeyi hang out on the beach and seem to submerge themselves in water that resembles blood in their video for “I Wanna Be Like You.” Their respect for SanterÃa comes through in the imagery that suggests a rebirth in the water. Ibeyi’s sophomore album AshContinue Reading