Ibeyi: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@aghonelego2379]

(Yoruba) Ago lola a n bode o = give way we (Ibeyi) are coming out. I LOVE THIS. Olodumare bless all Cubans, brazilians, Haitians, Colombians and others. America & Africa are proud of you.

[@carolinamarin491]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AnaisCaprice]

Love us ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@ciaranoir]

Heavy on and others. Without the African people there would be no

[@propogandalf]

I wish they went more into the meaning behind each song in this performance because they're so meaningful and great. "Deathless" was inspired by Lisa-Kainde's negative interaction with a police officer racially profiling her at a train station when she was a teenager. "Vale" is also a special song to them because their singing not just of their love for their niece who they are far from but of their sister's love for her. Their sister/niece's mother passed away when their niece was young and they want to remind her in times of loneliness that her love transcends time and distance.

[@frankakwetey2354]

They chanted the gods of Africa to come witness their performance Wow, mind blown! Their souls are untamed ❤

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

Mingus Mingus ...why not?

[@frankakwetey2354]

I understand that for a sour racist like yourself, this is the worst nightmare ( black excellence, Africa or anything that has to do with it) you ever have to deal with. Don't you worry, the gods get your intolerant illiteracy, or is it miseducation. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adamtak3128]

Mingus Mingus is a failed troll =/

[@igodinoel]

The beauty was Divine!

[@jamisedenari2449]

That's beautiful. 😊

[@mankindh4410]

I can definitely see the African root in their songs, Yoruba to be precise, with their name correctly written as Ìbejì..its good to see transcend beyond shores. .I enjoyed this.

[@RafaelStLucia]

DEATHLESS is such a strong hymn for the current situation we are experiencing in the world right now with covid-19. hopefully everything will turn out alright, but whatever happened, whatever happens, we are deathless...

[@israeliana]

Right. I keep watching this video over and over

[@connorelfrink5998]

Saw Ibeyi play the first show on their tour for the new album. The scheduled outdoor show was rained out and last minute moved indoors to the cavernous Filmore Miami Beach Theater. Water dripped from the ceiling of the aged venue and some of crowd had clearly stayed home due to the weather (hurricane season!). Those who did attend received a real treat. The boom from the cajone and the harmony of the duel vocals echoed around the walls of the giant theater with a haunting charm. They had no trouble filling in the sonic space. The sisters were candid, charming and emotional when talking about the song for their niece (who I believe was in-house for some of the show). Hope you all have the chance to see them live!

[@christianharbin7979]

Their sound is seriously like none other!!! I'd love to hear them collab with Esperanza Spalding!!

[@danielrinobravo]

¿como ningun otro? escuche mas musica amigo mio. esto es comun en latinoamerica, sin restarle belleza ni merito

[@mciak1]

@ChristianHarbin - YESSS!! Esperanza Spalding is absolutely amazing and they are too - I agree. It would be soul and mind-blowing to hear them sing together! GREAT idea - thank you for making my day with your suggestion - I will hope and pray for that to happen now! Hehehee

[@electriclioness4607naga]

That Would be awesome

[@jelimupa]

This two beautys are ancestral empresses's reincarnation. What a powerful sensorial trip! thanks so much for your marvelous music Ibeyi for life!

[@boogiedownbronx73]

their harmonies are really angelic to listen to...they both got that hasty crispy voice

[@nikkid2105]

Dear Tiny Desk, may I PPLLEEAASSEE get a job? I mean at this point, it could be an unpaid internship. I really need to be at a place where the likes of Ibeyi, Christian Scott, Noname, Tank and the Bangas, Tash Sultana, Red Baraat, Lianne LaHavas, Leon Bridges, Anderson. Paak, Fantastic Negrito, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and countless other phenomenal artists just stop by to grace the desk with their talents. No job? Ok, can I just get an invite to the desk one day please? Like seriously....

[@nprmusic]

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[@sambridges4670]

👏👏👏

[@hortensecoimbra7116]

You forgot Benjamin Clementine!

[@moleratical1232]

based on your preferences, you may like the suffers tiny desk too, check them out if you haven't already

[@jonohowan3049]

Thanks for the recommendation! I checked them out and love them!

[@Feedurehed]

My wife says it's very rude to sit listening to music with my mouth wide open..........I make no apology! #jawdropping

[@gabo.4355]

Love the Yoruba infused intro

[@gabo.4355]

I should not stumble on this before bedtime. It gives too much energy and pure joy. Eshe ibeji.

[@SeunIdowu]

Awọn ìbejì òrìsà! Truly amazing!

[@islandgal2583]

Gab O. So that’s what is was, nice 😊

[@jp21588]

ASÈ ASÈ ASÈ OOOOO

[@franciscocando777]

SET LIST "Oddudua" 00:00-01:33 "Deathless" 02:32-05:43 "Valé" 06:41-09:51 "Transmission/Michaelion" 10:37-16:32

[@donnaleblanc-fowler2025]

I'm so calmed by their voices. My first song ever hearing was "River" from that I was hooked. Peace and blessings always, Ase.

[@TheYussef3]

I saw them performing and my great friend Sudan opened for them. I sadly missed my friends set and came just in time for theirs. I cried at the end of the show because I was filled with so much love and forgiveness. Thank you for making music that brings people together❤️💞 y’all are the real ones🙏🏽

[@antigua26]

Omg like Sudan Archives?!

[@boyev_music]

Wait, ^deadass is your friend Sudan Archives? Sounds incredible!

[@GhostfaceGZA]

These women just keep getting better. Their debut album was fantastic, the follow up was great, and their live performances improve every single time they perform. Can't wait to see what else they have in store

[@shoshanahubbard7648]

WE are DEATHLESS!!! My RISING jam! Love these ladies! Beautiful VOICES!!💞✌🏽😀

[@klara7353]

Loving how real they are,no auto-tune on their voices,no dancers in background or fake choreography, sincere words,actual musical instruments...

[@vegadeth]

the cajon style bata sounds so amazing here with that stereo spread! they sound so amazing of course. Go see them live. I'm lucky to have seen them twice.

[@poeticlover97]

I've seen their live in La Réunion few weeks ago. It was magical and pure 🔥🔥🔥. I want them back here. 🎉🎉🎉

[@filiblaster]

Such a wild ride. I love when a tiny desker takes us across their spectral and auditory plane. Did anyone else lose anything along the way?

[@Fadilanse]

Ah, shit I forget my heart

[@Chris-cl9cz]

I was first introduced to their music at an Alvin Ailey dance concert. I was immediately hooked. They’re re also two of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.

[@LEvans-vg7sp]

That opening followed by "Deathless" took us to another level. 🌪️

[@temitopeoludipe6286]

Transformation of the Yoruba heritage to a high class package. They are both innovative.

[@youmakemenauseous]

the Yoruba heritage is already high class.

[@followingheartlines]

Straight up one of my favorite Tiny Desk concerts. WE ARE DEATHLESS!!!

[@nadiaoemar82]

This is my 1st time listening to Ibeyi and my God, I love these sisters!

[@lumicenturion397]

In the song Transmission, one of them quoted Frida Kahlo: "pies, pa que los quiero si tengo alas pa volar" (feet, why do I want them if I have wings to fly). I trembled inside. This is what makes me proud of being a Latina. Hermoso trabajo chicas!

[@Wanderer25]

Blown away by the positive afro inspired energy. NPR please have Sona Jobarteh on the show. That would be amazing!

[@raymoten2421]

The last song really did something for me, they introduced the song as the heart of their album and when they were singing at the piano together, the way they were singing and vibing to the music together it looked like they were pulsing like a heart beat. It was really beautiful to me, I've seen twins before, but these two seem to be so connected to eachother in such a beautiful way ❤ I love it

[@AurelioRodriguez1]

Seeing them live is out of this world! They did amazing with their Tiny Desk!

[@timkruse9912]

Yassss they finally made it on the Tiny Desk!!! .. soo underrated and amazing voices

[@teaunasanders166]

I can't get over their harmony and individuality

[@Mindfookfilms]

This is incredible. It took me less than five minutes to become their fan. Ibeyi, I need to find more of you. Love from Mumbai

[@familytreemusic]

twin daughters of the great late Miguel "Anga" Diaz, master tumbador from Cuba achè!

[@mikle65]

Wow. when i started the video i wasn't sure it is for me but something made me stay and i'm really glad i did, this is something special.

[@PeterSIpeli]

I adore this duo, I love their energy, craft and style

[@ecwest923]

Beautiful! The ancestors are smiling and so am I!🙌🏾😊

[@JeallyL]

Lisa's voice is so soothing! And Naomi's is gorgeous! I love Ibeyi so much!

[@analuciaromerosanchez7278]

Love you guys. You both have voices that come from within an African and Latin ancient womb.

[@wumiwumi72]

Does anyone here speak Yoruba? The invocation they sung at the start is just so beautiful and i would love to learn it. The words and also the meaning 💖 Though my father is Yoruba, I haven't had a chance to connect to my culture. But hearing this really enlivened something in me. I would really appreciate a transcription! 🙏

[@oluwatayoalabi]

Hi Wunmi, how is it going?

[@wumiwumi72]

@@oluwatayoalabi Hi Oluwatayo! Cool that you've seen my comment one year later! I still think about this invocation often. Are you able to help?

[@chickadeefoot]

Beautiful, their music strikes straight to the spirit.

[@kimkeke1990]

Because it's voodoo song from yuruba people ...

[@carolinab4391]

I love everything about this performance!!! So humane, the beautiful musicality, vulnerability, humbleness, the process of getting over and embracing mistakes and nervousness. Realness all over the place. Bravo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@threlfish3125]

i was traveling UK for the last week. i think it was one of the best times i've ever had. Just being happy to be alive for 8 days straight. And now that i'm back at home, just from the airport, i discover this. Somehow this is the perfect ending for this trip. Thanks Ibeyi.

[@travelswithauntieann2551]

These sisters are so special..........a God sent 😘 they’re energy is magnetic and what beautiful Harmonies 🌹🌹🌹

[@mariajomc191]

The way you play the piano together is just....beautiful...transmission

[@phillieb30]

Wow! When I search for music, I look for 'it'. Whatever 'it' is, these ladies have 'it'! This performance was oozing with talent, harmonies and rythym were amazing, the vocal tones and lyrics were absolutely transcendent. Although this was my first time hearing them, I'm now a huge fan! Time to dig deeper into everything they have recorded...

[@phillieb30]

I had to come back and listen again....the song Transmission has been echoing in my head. These ladies have such an energy that I can only describe as pure music. Thank you NPR for bringing in so much talent for everyone to enjoy!!

[@daturamartinaloconte8864]

I think this is one of the most beautiful live too kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfOZaRpbKarfas

[@hereb4youtube523]

Phillie_B_30 agreed

[@matutina1622]

Phillie_B_30 same feeling.. flying souls.. ✨

[@tommyboucaut762]

Vibrato at 3:19 was out of this world, goosebumps!

[@sergiomaassolea2765]

Yes! It caught me off guard.

[@yiranli2247]

Can't deny, it gave me eargasms.

[@Femmefatale32000]

Me too!!

[@manelkh3706]

It sounded seriously unreal

[@lumaeryn]

Seriously amazing

[@tun3tym3]

Stephen Colbert brought me here. Interesting group. Finally, something new & refreshing. 80's kid here from the roots of hip hop, MJ & Prince.

[@thatsfunny6]

This performance brought tears to my eyes and rippled emotion through my body. Thank you for sharing your art. ❤

[@Alice-dd1yr]

i’ve watched this a thousand times! naomi and lisa inspire me so so nuch!

[@beatriz.t]

I'm so glad to have found this! my twin and I have the same type of musical relationship, harmonizing together since childhood like in their first song 😊

[@sisterphyllis4753]

These young ladies are beautifully blessed with song and musically. To watch them play and change vocal tones at certain points sows their greatness. That song for their niece is beautiful. Allowing the audience to participate became a beautiful choir. TINY DESK you are fantastic!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@blanu2]

Simply amazing. I hope this is the future of music.

[@thechandman11]

I clicked on this video with such fervor and excitement!!! IBEYI is PHENOMENAL

[@Elle-D]

OMG I saw Ibeyi for the first time at BRIC summer concert series and I just love them! 😍😍😍

[@mrharvest]

I listen to this quite often, and every time it's goosebumps all the way through. Very, very cool sisters.

[@estheromotayo5007]

Love how diverse NPR is, if they get Asa from Nigeria I’ll literally drop

[@Paulmazuk]

Someone shared this on Facebook. I knew I had to get home so I could listen properly.

[@fluffin4bean]

It’s like Bjork and Beyoncé. Beautiful. Perfect. Thank you. I can’t wait to see what comes next. .

[@in2blueoblivion]

Heather Young I literally was thinking that the girl in the blue sounds like Björk at certain moments

[@thesassynerd]

@@in2blueoblivion Her name is Lisa-Kaindé and she is really inspired by Bjork thats why ;)

[@LEvans-vg7sp]

Oh wow great comparison!

[@thinblacknoodles]

Bjork yes don't put that annoyingly over sexed Bey in their lovely presents

[@youmakemenauseous]

@@in2blueoblivion i had the exact same thought

[@ivorykhan159]

Great, love Tiny Desk because you bring things that otherwise would not be seen or heard for many. These sisters are tremendous artists. Thank you!

[@Dollfacepod]

This makes me so proud to be Yoruba

[@OliviaAkolo]

wow they're singing in my language, Yoruba, my goodness this is amazing

[@briana14333]

Crazy amazing. I felt this in my SOUL. Thank you, beautiful sisters.

[@leehaskins6601]

Because of Ibeyi and T-pain is why I subscribed and liked. Most underrated female musical prodigies.

[@eddieredmond7674]

What a beautiful creation, built from sound and pure genius

[@03lowlah]

I've always loved them and their two extremely different personalities.

[@jnks14]

Thanks NPR Music for this, for every tiny desk concert.

[@joanaaniciaestevam4634]

2021 and I'm still here, love u both

[@tajmacameron1693]

My father introduced me to these magnificent talents when their debut album just came out and they just keep on getting better and better!!

[@edenmagalhaes3413]

Dois anos e ainda não consegui superar esse concerto! Amo muito!

[@samueladebiyi394]

They're so so amazing, Their vocal harmonies are really beautiful !

[@pita9265]

When you hear it feel's like they take you to another world . Peace calm and colorful :) love them !

[@elizabethhewey7623]

So happy they finally have a tiny desk concert!

[@bryanhouseholder8271]

Vale is just so beautiful! I keep on repeating!! Just can’t get enough!!!

[@kelechin5804]

I saw them in concert and it was beautiful. i love Ibeyi.

[@ldsb9018]

You dont even have to look at eachother. I met you girls in Amsterdam, I was fangirling really hard, but you guys were so cool. So thanks for your music, and thanks for not thinking I was weird lol.

[@seth1079]

This performance nurtures my soul more than I can articulate in words.

[@celinelee2912]

my favorite singers on tiny desk concert !!!!! absolutely love them

[@heatherellis3471]

NPR Music keeps introducing me to amazing musicians I wouldn't otherwise have seen! Them being sisters as well as music partners makes them even more magical!

Las conocí por la colaboración con Residente y ha sido una maravilla hallar su música. Alta culturaaa sus sonidos 💜

[@LaOrquestadeJuguete]

x2

[@ShEcCiD100]

The second song made me cry, they are amaizing!

[@cinamonblair1544]

Love the lullaby for your niece

[@ventana100]

I’ve loved Ibeyi since the first time I heard them ❤️

[@tcanetti5446]

We need to have more artists like them, that sing with their soul 😀. Love it!

[@s.venegas]

¡Precioso el concierto! ¡Y preciosa "Vale" con el cajón! "Pies, para que los quiero si tengo alas pa'volar"

[@zmeri5193]

C'est tellement beau ce qu'elles font! Chaque chanson , est magnifique ,les paroles la musique l'intention !❤ Je les adore ♡

[@senorxcoldhands9671]

Ça c’est vrai!! ❤️

[@deadsquirrel6378]

En effet elles ont leur univers qui semble assez vaste d'ailleurs. On manque tellement d'un tiny desk en France :(. Tres belle performance en tout cas!

[@girlinterrupted2625]

I just fell in love! They just reached through my computer and touched me. That was deep.

[@cutimahause]

que corto se me ha hecho....ay! quiero más!!! que grandes sois. Desde Málaga, ole vosotras

[@Timoteo4]

I just read an interview with them in Conde Nast Traveler. They have an interesting background, and their father was a member of Buena Vista Social Club in Cuba.

[@spangled_soul]

Some serious fucking talent, I feel the same way hearing (the girl in blue in particular)'s voice. The way they are making me feel is the same way my favourite band makes me feel Haitus Kaiyotee when I first heard them!

[@Dillbobinz420]

Salma Lynch how frickin good are HK! 😍😍😍

[@thesassynerd]

The girl in blue is Lisa-Kainde she's the main singer and plays piano while her sister Naomi does the rhythm

[@gabrielelsokkary8599]

Salma Lynch I’m waiting for Haitus Kaiyotee to play on here

[@upgradeyourlife5791]

girl in blue: Lisa-Kainde Diaz her twin sister girl in red: Naomi Diaz

[@silviafernandezdealaiza6060]

I see Cuban girls, I upvote.. being a Cuban girl myself ;) Thanks Tiny Desk for inviting these talented musicians!

[@moleratical7634]

They're French, with a Cuban father and Venezuelan/French mother with Nigerian ancestry somewhere down the line.

[@baoagikeitshokile9696]

I love this girls. been waiting for their tiny desk performance. finally its here.

[@alexandrataylor4801]

The energy and soul music evokes is why I have not completely given up on humanity. Thank you for this !!

[@brunacristina3938]

I was waitting for this. Wonderful!

[@annelise2271]

Bruna Cristina saaame ! Its been month that they shared it on their ig stories !

[@liatunesdotcom]

yaaaasss!!!

[@NotFr0mH3re.]

I'm feeling so good at this moment thank you Ibeyi, thank you Tiny Desk

[@StarDustCrusaders12]

“Vale” is beautiful song 😍

[@mdiazrueda95]

every single song gave me chills and i think i just fell in love

[@ivrivera8412]

Estas dos se vuelven una con la música...que talento dio' mio! Pies para que los quiero si tengo alas para volar...esta frase es deathless si señor deathless

[@senorxcoldhands9671]

Iv Rivera what does pies para que los quiero si tengo alas para volar mean?

[@ivrivera8412]

Gathoni Mwangi It means, feet what do I need you for when I have wings to fly...It is a very famous Frida Kahlo quotation

[@senorxcoldhands9671]

That's very beautiful. thank you so much

[@daynajoe]

Watching this for the 2nd time this eve! Perfection! Beautiful sounds. Have to see them live! 💯💯✨✨💯💯

[@anisat323]

Just saw them live at Afropunk, absolutely amazing!!!

[@chairshoe81]

every npr tiny desk fucks me up emotionally. i almost never cry from shit that happens in my personal life no matter how bad but every time npr posts i get choked up