Ibeyi - Ash

The second album from French-Cuban sisters Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé Diaz, finds their modern-ancient African-Cuban roots refracted through a 21st-century digital prism. Inspired in part by Beyoncé (Ibeyi figured in Lemonade’s visuals) and in part by present politics, Ash’s girl-positive content is high (No Man Is Big Enough for My Arms, Valé) and its wider messages decidedly outward-looking (Away Away). Featuring appearances by Michelle Obama, Kamasi Washington, Meshell Ndegeocello, Mala Rodriguez and Chilly Gonzales.

Heavyweight vinyl produced by XL Recordings. Housed in a barn-door sleeve.