Ibeyi

Ibeyi were born Lisa‑Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz on 13 December 1994 in Paris, France, where they grew up after two years spent in Havana. Their father, renowned Cuban percussionist Anga Díaz, and their mother, French‑Venezuelan singer Maya Dagnino, shaped their musical upbringing; the twins studied Yoruba folk songs and learned instruments-Lisa‑Kaindé on piano and Naomi on cajón and Batá drums. In 2013, they signed with XL Recordings, and the following year they released the EP Oya, featuring the single "Oya", which introduced their blend of Yoruba, French, and Afro‑Cuban sounds. Their self‑titled debut album Ibeyi arrived in 2015, paying tribute to their late father and featuring the track "Yanira" about their older sister. In 2017 the duo released Ash, which earned a nomination for IMPALA’s European Album of the Year Award. They appeared in Beyoncé’s Lemonade short film in 2016 and performed in Havana’s CHANEL 2016 Cruise and MUSICABANA festivals. The single "Aset" was issued in March 2026 as the lead to their fourth album Offering, released on 26 June 2026. Throughout their career, Ibeyi have cited Anga Díaz, Frank Ocean, James Blake, and King Krule as influences and have collaborated on tracks such as "This Is Not America" with Residente. Their work continues to highlight Yoruba spirituality and Afro‑Cuban heritage in contemporary soul, R&B, and electronic music.