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When Cuban percussionist and member of Buena Vista Social Club Anga Díaz passed away in 2006, he left behind twin girls Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi, who were 11 at the time. In their childhood, they learned to play the same instrument, the Cajón, as their father and have now started a musical career of their own.

They take many cues from Yoruba culture, which has a high incidence, and reverence for twins. Their music is rooted in Yoruba folk songs and even their name is taken from the Yoruba word for twins.

In their music are elements of soul and folk. There's a spirituality to their sound; it sounds a bit like it could be used to soundtrack some kind of ceremony. They've released one EP, Oya, and are working on a debut album.

Check Out: Vaults

Ever since seeing Poliça live at The Southgate House Revival, I've become more obsessed with female-led synthpop. While Poliça may be the best entry in the genre (tied, perhaps, with Chvrches), several other bands have popped up as great examples.

Vaults is one of the latest bands to come around. So far, the band has released just a couple of singles, but were recently signed to Virgin EMI and will be putting out their first single for the label in early September!