Latitude 2015
Ibeyi shine bright at Latitude 2015
By the end of the sisters’ set, the tent has sung itself hoarse.
Ibeyi make music unlike anything else. Taking strong influence from the music of their French-Cuban heritage, and singing in a fast-blurring combination of English and Yoruba - a Nigerian Language - they mix it all up in a Nutriblend magi-mix with punchy, forward thinking pop. The blend goes down an absolute treat.
“Do you want to participate, Latitude” is answered by one simultaneous roar of approval. ‘Mama Says’ and ‘River’ particularly turn into something larger and greater in the iArena, and the dancing occurring is, in a word - unusual. Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé are evidently delighted, and it only urges them on further. “Don’t be shy!” they yell, “all you have to do is sing!” By the end of the sisters’ set, the tent has sung itself hoarse.
Records, etc at
Ibeyi - Spell 31 (Vinyl LP - black)
Ibeyi - Spell 31 (Vinyl LP - clear)
Ibeyi - Ibeyi (Cd)
Ibeyi - Ash (Vinyl LP)
Ibeyi - Spell 31 (Cd)
Ibeyi - Ibeyi (Vinyl LP)
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Ibeyi - Spell 31
4 Stars
Exploring identities past and present playfully, and with immediacy.
6th May 2022, 12:00am
Ibeyi announce a new London date
They’ll take new album 'Ash' to Brixton in February.
10th October 2017, 12:00am
Ibeyi - Ash
4 Stars
A sprawling, diverse record without so much as a dull moment.
29th September 2017, 7:53am
Ibeyi share a new video for ‘Me Voy’
The new track features Spanish hip hop singer Mala Rodriguez.
15th September 2017, 12:00am
With Bob Vylan, St Vincent, girl in red, Lizzy McAlpine and more.