The Twins Blending Beats and Cultures | Ibeyi

Blending traditional Yoruba chants with soul, electronic, hip-hop and beyond, the French-Cuban, twin-sister duo Ibeyi has created a sound all their own. The daughters of Latin jazz legend Miguel Angá Diaz and French-Venezuelan singer Maya Dagnino, sisters Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé were born into music. Now, as Ibeyi, their boundary-defying sound has caught the attention of music titans like Beyoncé, and is an homage to their mixed cultural heritage and the musical mélange that filled their childhood homes in Havana and Paris.
In this episode of SOUNDWAVE, Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé take us inside the creative process behind “Deathless,” a booming anthem that celebrates the innate power in every one of us.
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[@18lillypie]

As a Nigerian who is Yoruba, I love seeing Iyebi embracing that part of them and paying homage! They have the unique opportunity to show the Western world a taste of African culture and language. It’s cool to hear the different pronunciation of Yoruba words bc of your Cuban background. So glad I found your music years ago and will continue to support you!

[@shaylinabreu5599]

They combine a very old taste of Africa with modern rhythms, and the result is unique.

[@jamirec7731]

@Torchy Brown still talented

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

I bet they love every second of their job and it shows

[@bean_head_2293]

I see your name on like every video and it’s weird

[@jackod5052]

Ur channel is pretty unique

[@curryontheinternet4176]

New Justin Y 😎

[@TheOriginalEntz]

eh every second? they seem nervous as all hell before going on stage.. and they told you about a story of getting harassed while travelling for their job... an experience so terrible she didn;t even want to write about it. We watched the same video or ??

[@YeneDuarte]

finally, this queens getting some recognition.

[@R0995]

Just found them tonight!

[@shawnsnaden8414]

The power of Oshun flows

[@kirah618]

I get so excited whenever I see anything Ibeyi related - their words and voices have found a special place in my heart ❤️

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

French AND Cuban?! Oh my, I love to see fellow Cubans and I love the French too

[@nataliebuenrostro8644]

Mixeca 🇲🇽

[@mariean7148]

They are nigérians too I think

[@niurkagonzalez6752]

Me too!!!

[@kiarastewart5570]

I love ibeyi! I'm glad they are getting exposure!

[@emmiacha]

Yeah, waited for that haha

[@Dave....]

I've always heard about them over the years but I've never took the time to dig into their music. They are so beautiful and talented with great stories. Will look more into their catalog.

[@Taikamuna]

_death has left the server_

[@mauriciomena3506]

I have the opportunity to see them live in mexico city and they were so magical, like for real I havent gone to a concert like they did.

[@jeanblu6159]

I've seen them live and it's amazing - the way their voices meld together and the perfection of the harmonies are absolutely incredible

[@Tybaltish]

Ironically, ‘Deathless’ was released (the video) on my birthday and was one of the most memorable gifts I’ve ever received! I am 1/2 Puerto Rican and 1/2 Bohemian Czech; and the closest people in my life (including my own mother) are twins and Geminis. You ladies are very special in a very personal way for me....one of my only regrets in this continuum is not seeing yer show here in Austin/the ATX last year!!! 💚🌹💜 So much gratitude 🙏🏼 to the magic y’all bring to my own experience with this life💋

[@thesassynerd]

One of the most complete band and the most talented and original in our generation. For sure.

[@tinaj3279]

The meaning behind "deathless" and the way the portrayed it is absolutely stunning. I love these two!

[@thesharkangel6341]

They both are such gorgeous human beings. I would love to hug them and thank them for making such beautiful music, that has made me feel such beautiful things.

[@yvonneramirezcano246]

That's a Peruvian cajón and a Chinchano teaching part of our afroperuvian culture! Girls keep rocking it!

[@hanawana]

Their voices go so well together

[@michellenm8363]

They are very beautiful people... 🖤

[@jbaby007]

Absolutely beautiful. Very inspiring to see other strong women living their creative dreams!

[@KennyPowers101mph]

I love these ladies. Their creative energy & music is a gift to the world. 🙏🏽

[@kpacubo.]

the energies they give off are special and rare 💜

[@figuremeoutyourself]

Ibeyi is such an incredible duo, deathless is such a powerful song and you can feel that from the first time you listen to it.

[@EinyelThewild]

i saw them in Primavera Sound and it was a soo cool concert. So much energy every min. Congrats for your work is so nice! When the music apart of entertaiment is the way to express injustice is more powerful. GRACIAS!

[@3SG413]

Seeing them live was a magical experience... they are so great!

[@l.b.437]

omg I found some of their music like years ago and never thought to revisit them. love this story on them!

[@Aimend]

Seen them live half a year ago and were absolutely amazing. I recommend them seeing live cause the songs sound twice as intense as compared to recorded versions.

[@Eliszzyy]

I can't wait to see them live!!!

[@missrobinhoodie]

I never heard something like this before - love it it’s moving

[@jaelhadas]

watching this made me cry- but because of the beauty of it all.

[@elysetroubadour6117]

They are so adorable and so powerful at the same time

[@MeMe-ln3dr]

Love them. Can’t wait for them to come back to Southern California so I can see them live.

[@zalpha5484]

These stories always entertain me

[@karinaxo7727]

8:33 Almost magical...it is magical! Such beautiful voices

[@Sahgee]

They are so amazing... hauntingly beautiful.

[@yhani0158]

i love Ibeyi! Their voice is so soothing!!!! They radiate love and great energy!

[@hannyadisme]

I love these girls so much. There music is so powerful

[@TheNinjapancake14]

I LOVE IBEYI! This is exciting to see, I've been following them for a few years and hopefully I can see them in the summer

[@trinityfrank2526]

I looked on KZbin and I saw the thumbnail and was like "is that Ibeyi?!"

[@DulceMiel11]

Me encantan! Abrazos fuertes de una hermana cubana/boricua para ustedes. Pa'lante mis amores ☝❤❤❤☀

[@enderwiggins8248]

Me encanta esta canción. Eu gosto muito deste son What an awesome song.

[@faithfirstfitness]

I'm moved! Proud to be mixed ❤️

[@LynnOnVinyl]

i love them! they make my heart sing

[@SomeDudeQC]

One of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@Oxooo41]

Elles sont juste fabuleuses je suis fan d'elles depuis que j'ai entendu "River" elles apportent un truc neuf et rare dans la culture musicale française ,elles ont leur univers et il suffit de se laisser bercer par leur voix pour s'y rendre ..

[@MrRockyVega]

They are amazing. My music collection will always include them.

[@angelica.JaneRomer0.bagginses]

Thanks for sharing! I love these gals!

[@haute03]

This was such a great profile on these talented ladies!

[@marciapeschke7988]

This song is incredible and important for events in my own life

[@sunnakonfetti4584]

I am absolutely in love with them WOW

[@jackod5052]

Thats a very positive vid keep it up ur the no. 1 channel

[@MaylinCardenas]

These women are amazing

[@p0emie]

Check out their River mv! It's really good

[@winterclarkactivates1010]

SO GOOD!! Thank you

[@spacecowx3116]

I love them omg ❤️❤️❤️

[@claudianugent7705]

I love there music

[@ericacasallas2587]

I LOVE THIS! so cool

[@clarasmith6881]

Oshun, Ibeyi, Erykah Badu, Yasin Bey (Mos Def), Jay Electronica... THAT concert, I believe, would be powerful

[@aubriellerobinson5491]

I think they’re so cool. Everything about them, their hair beautiful, accents unique, voices powerful, style different, souls old and beautiful. They need more recognition, these are some cool chicks♥️ I love them!

[@Elsinhaofficial]

Love you!! Muito amor e pureza!

[@ttsepmet]

I love them !

[@soleyahgreene8482]

I love this and them

[@lilpeeb3078]

I saw them at Latitude. Chilllssss

[@keishrich]

Keep being awesome spiritually and creatively.

[@sasiadasilva3340]

YASSSSS I love group so muchhhhh!!!!

[@scooty77punx]

Beautiful!!! :-)

[@ricoamero2316]

Love this

[@jellybeesplease]

They have a similar air to to Aurora. Lovely~

[@taylortiller]

Wow different eye color and hair texture same skin tone

[@HH-bz6me]

Look up the Eve Gene. I have multiple family members where siblings also have one kinky and the other stick straight hair but same parents.

[@jjjperez1512]

They are beutiful 😍

[@youngpiscesbbg]

Beautiful

[@klob7451]

That was so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@rosegold973]

They remind me of LES NUBIANS... these gals are amazing....I'll be checking out their music! :)

[@Skinny-Fries]

my loves!

[@GeometryDashKenaz]

So they can't die?

[@IndigoBassNotes]

A person's works can live long after they are gone.

[@sunni7265]

ok buddy

[@leoxaid]

Who would dare dislike this?! Fools!

[@treyonay]

I love Ibeyi💗 Ive been a fan since i was 14. And I just turned 19 on the 21st I'm glad that they are getting recognized now. Proud of them👑

[@catdog282]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nicole-os4uj]

holy fuck i just discovered them... they are so damn good i got goosebumps when i heard their voices

[@COESyt]

Great video with a bad title.

[@hia_sop_]

The original title was better when they first uploaded this

[@NooodleBaby]

🖤🖤

[@alpha8here]

When will they release "I carried this for years"? edit: Just realised it is already released in their "Ash" album

[@EllwinNSF]

I came here to see if there was a cure for death ... I thought they would reveal life secrets...

[@shawnsnaden8414]

The power of Oshun flows

[@plashe9041]

The title isn't going to age well in the future

[@katyperrydad]

Jacket T facts

[@IndigoBassNotes]

Music can be deathless

[@plashe9041]

@@IndigoBassNotes I am saying that they will die not the music

[@sunni7265]

* Budun-cee*

[@christinamonica3]

@@plashe9041 thats why they are deathless

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Cubans are comrades

[@masinger7303]

Comrades???

[@luluisher]

WE ARE DEATHLESS. FOR SURE.

[@reddevil258]

What was the name of the book that she had, that made the police officer leave?

[@Deidre0000]

reddevil258 Anna Karenina

[@reddevil258]

@@Deidre0000 thank you

[@fairygrant5097]

Vanity Fair

[@veronnn.]

Pretty sure they love that

[@techno8961]

I thought That Lilly Singh was in the thumbnail lol

[@poramoralarte6511]

This is so cool, the guy playing the percussion (cajon) is from Peru right?, his surname reminds me of a famous musical family from Chincha in Peru

[@olimac909]

de la mera familia ballumbrosio!

[@addieandmyheart9695]

Aye

[@paulovieira664]

someone have the link of that show please???

[@angelicavences9357]

holy shit they speak english with no accent, were educated in french and can speak it academically, were raised with a mother tongue of cuban Spanish and can exchange words in yoruba. their IQ must be a new record.

[@breathebreathe2022]

GLAD YOUU GALA GALS ARRE HHEEREE

[@nguzoloveinlofi3832]

Lisa-Kiande sounds like Bjork tonally.

[@wapi1743]

IBEYI

[@niurkagonzalez6752]

They have the same talent as their father

[@OthelloMarcAnderson]

✊MUAH

[@brimmed]

2:25 wow real life ugly ducklings blossoming into swans

[@VCHERA]

Kind of reminds me of Mickey and Lou

[@sarthakbhole3724]

I'm just here to see what 'deathless' is?

[@MNeathway]

It’s the name of one of their songs and also suggests a prolonged legacy