Ibeji

The Yoruba people of West Africa honor a family of divine spirits called the Orisha. The Ibeji are the divine twins, and in Yoruba tradition twins are among the greatest blessings a family can receive.

This is a song for them, and it is the only duet on the album.

What to Expect. A bright kalimba sparkle over djembe and shakers Male and female leads trading lines like twins Playful call and response and a light, bouncing groove West African folk fusion with modern indie production

About the Ibeji. The Yoruba have one of the highest rates of twin births in the world, and twins are honored as divine gifts believed to bring fortune, joy, and protection to the family that welcomes them.

The elder twin is Taiwo, whose name means the one who first tastes the world. The younger is Kehinde. Here is the beautiful part: although Taiwo is born first, Kehinde is considered the spiritual elder, because tradition holds that Kehinde sent Taiwo ahead as a scout to see whether the world was good. A mother of twins carries the honored title Iya Ibeji, and dishes of beans and palm oil are traditionally prepared in the twins' honor.

They teach that joy multiplies when it is shared, and that where children are welcomed, blessing follows.

This Song Is For You If You've Ever. - Had someone who felt like your other half - Watched children playing and felt the day get lighter - Believed that good things arrive in pairs

Where there was one blessing, now there are two.

"Carry Us Home", songs for the Orisha of West Africa

These are living traditions, still practiced across West Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas today. Traditions vary by region and lineage, and respectful corrections are always welcome in the YouTube comments.