The Lijadu Sisters, twin siblings Yeye Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu, were icons of Afrobeat who emerged from the vibrant music scene that grew rapidly after Nigeria's independence in 1960 and blossomed in the 1970s. Challenging a male-dominated industry, they sang about everything from political themes to personal love. Fela Kuti was their second cousin — the pedigree makes perfect sense. Each track opens with traditional Yoruba drums, then blends the chorus work and playing of the funk and disco that were booming in America at the time with intricate Afro rhythms and melodies, for a sound like nothing else. Cute and groovy, the perfectly matched vocals of the two will give you a real lift. Recommended! (Original Japanese text by AYAM)