Hijas del Sol
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Madrid , Spain |
| Products | Music albums |
Hijas del Sol (translated as Daughters of the Sun in Spanish) is a musical duo from Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, consisting of the aunt and niece pair Piruchi Apo Botupá and Paloma Loribo Apo. They perform songs in both the Bube and Spanish languages.[1] Their sound fuses elements from African and Hispanic musical traditions, embodying the cultural heritage of Equatorial Guinea.[2]
The group made their first public appearance in 1992 at el Centro Cultural Hispano Guineano, where they earned accolades for best original song and choreography, marking a significant milestone in their career.[1] That same year, they showcased their talent in Spain during the Expo de Sevilla and at the Festival de la OTI. After moving to Madrid, they immersed themselves in the city's vibrant cultural environment and established a mentorship with Manu Chao.[3]
Their initial album, Sibèba, was released in 1995 through the independent label Nubenegra,[3] featuring a blend of traditional Bube sounds alongside original tracks sung in both Bube and Spanish.[1] The album's title translates to "a place of salvation reserved for the best," and its themes explore Bube customs, Catholic faith, and the experiences of immigrants living in Spain.[4] It achieved critical acclaim by topping fRoots magazine's annual chart in 1995,[1] and was distributed internationally across Europe, North America, and Japan.
Discography
| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sibèba | Nubenegra |
| 1998 | Kottó | |
| 2000 | Kchaba | |
| 2001 | Pasaporte Mundial | Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L. |
| 2003 | Colores del Amor | Zomba Records Spain, S.L. Madrid (España) |
| 2004 | Vivir Esta Locura | BMG Music Spain, S.A. |
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