Mauro Bigonzetti returns to Ailey with an elegant melding of European, American, and African cultures – set to the soulful music of rising global stars Ibeyi, twin sisters who sing in English and Yoruba. (“Ibeyi” is the Yoruba word for twins.)
The Los Angeles Times called Mr. Bigonzetti’s previous work for Ailey – 2008’s Festa Barocca – “a major addition to the company’s repertoire that offers a perfect vehicle for its many-faceted talents to gleam anew.”
Music Credits
“Eleggua (Intro),” “Oya,” “River,” “Think of You,” “Mama Says,” “Behind the Curtain,” “Ibeyi (Outro),” “Exhibit Diaz” performed by Ibeyi. Published by Universal Music Publishing Group. Licensed courtesy of XL Recordings.
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