Show Preview: Ibeyi Kicks Off Their North American Tour in Los Angeles 3/10 at The Regent

photo: Rafael Pavarotti.
Ibeyi launch their North American tour in Los Angeles on March 10th at The Regent Theater. They are touring in support of their latest album Spell 31. The third full-length release following Ash (2017), and self-titled Ibeyi (2015), Spell 31 focuses on themes of their twin identity as suggested by their band name meaning in the Yoruba language.

Ibeyi are twin sister group born in Cuba and now living in France. The group draws musical influences from their Afro-Cuban roots, combining these with electronic beats, jazz, and sampled production for a unique sound. This is reflected in their lyrics as well, singing in English, Spanish, French, and Yoruba.

For this tour, Ibeyi will be performing with a live band for the first time. It will be quite interesting to how they translate their studio production with a live band in performance. 
Bands Ojerime and Annahstasia will alternate as the openers on selected dates.