Two New Jersey sisters recently brought Boogie Woogie music to a New Jersey piano store. The twins both look good, have great smiles, and display remarkable musical talent. They’ve earned praise and respect from other pianists.
Angelina and Ashley Leyva are two nearly identical twins who’ve played piano together for several years. Since 2013, they’ve shared their music with the world through their YouTube videos. During this time, their channel has featured many popular songs from a variety of artists.
One afternoon, the twins visited a piano store. For a pianist of any caliber, this is paradise indeed. Rows upon rows of shiny new pianos awaited their angelic touch. After bolting through the front door, the twins searched for a piano to play. A shiny red grand piano caught their eye, and they both ran to it. One twin won the race and eagerly began to play this showpiece instrument.
It was just a typical, quiet afternoon in the piano store until the twins brought fresh vitality to the scene. Once seated, one twin and then the other serenaded the store community. The twins could’ve played any style of music but chose one genre guaranteed to get everyone moving.
Infectiously joyful Boogie Woogie music was the twins’ choice. After a brief solo lick or two, they rocked the store with a duet featuring this soulful style. Their antics while playing were almost as entertaining as the music itself.
The twins may have had store patrons tapping their toes, but they were jumping from piano to piano. Part of the fun was guessing which combination they would choose next. Would one twin each play on her own piano, would they switch pianos, or would they both play on the same piano?
The twins were far more than just an entertaining sideshow. They’ve been recognized as serious musical talents by the online musical community. Pianists such as Doña Oxford, Martin Pyrker, and Brendan Kavanagh (Dr. K) have all praised the twins’ piano artistry.
The twins’ talent deserves a standing ovation. What do you think of their piano store antics? Perhaps you have a musically inclined family member or friend. Take a few moments and tell us about your experiences and the talent you’ve seen!