Ibeyi – who comprise 19 year old French-Cuban twins Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz – have announced a run of live appearances in October and November. The dates will include Ibeyi’s first trip to the U.S. in New York City on November 18 and Los Angeles on November 20.

Meanwhile, following their debut Oya EP and the release of a recorded version of “Mama Says”, Ibeyi have today shared a special interpretation of the Jay Electronica track (which they will perform on their upcoming dates), you can listen below. “Better In Tune With The Infinite”. The one-take live recording took place during sessions for Ibeyi’s debut album, which is being produced by Richard Russell and will be released in 2015 on XL Recordings.

Lisa and Naomi are the daughters of the late Cuban percussionist Anga Diaz. Naomi plays percussive instruments, the Cajon and the Batas, while Lisa plays piano. Together the twins have learned the songs of their father’s culture, Yoruba.

Yoruba travelled from West Africa to Cuba with slavery in the 1700s. The Yoruban people have the highest twinning rate in the World, and twins occupy an important position within Yoruban culture. Ibeyi is pronounced “ee-bey-ee” and translates as “Twins” in Yoruban.

October 7^th          La Cigale, Paris, France (supporting Asa)

October 23^rd  Courtyard Theatre, London, UK

October 30^th    JazzOnze, Lausanne, Switzerland (free Show)

October 31^st          Kasern, Bale, Croatia

November 3^rd  Hostess Weekender Festival, Tokyo, Japan

November 7^th  Salle Daniel Ferry, Nanterre, France (with Sandra Nkake)

November 10^th  Astra, Berlin (supporting Chet Faker), Germany

November 12^th  Les Inrocks Festival (supporting Damon Albarn), Paris, France

November 13^th  Vondelkerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands

November 18^th  Joe’s Pub, New York, USA  

November 20^th  Hotel Café, Los Angeles, USA