![]() So, of course, residents and staff at the local nursing homes where they have performed were glued to the TV when the twins chatted, sang and danced on DeGeneres' show. ![]() ![]() The boys talked about their love of music and shared their joy of performing at nursing homes. The Tampa Bay Times profiled the twins in November, as Elias prepared to play at Carnegie Hall. Kid Piano Prodigy Lydian Plays Blindfolded 2,374,883 views 55K Dislike Share Save TheEllenShow 38.3M subscribers Ellen welcomed 13-year-old Lydian Nadhaswaram from India to talk about. She pledged she wouldn't cut their hair and she hasn't. Phoenix said nurses poked and prodded the twins, often shaving their hair to insert IVs. Their long locks are rooted in the five weeks they spent in the hospital following their preterm birth. They have waist-length golden hair and like to perform wearing hats and bow ties. The boys' look is as unique as their talents. Elias loves classical music while Zion enjoys jazz music and art. Phoenix, who homeschools the twins, taught the boys piano at age 3. The 12-year-old boy can effortlessly tap away at the piano at mind-boggling speed, and at the same time deliver soulful pieces as his fingers gently pitter-patter across his prized Steinway, a gift. "Some sound promising and it's flattering," she said. Become A Contributor Of course, Ellen didn’t want to just talk to the musical prodigy, she wanted everyone to hear him play. Matthew tells Ellen that he plans to tackle the vibraphone next. "There has been a lot of interest in the boys since the ( Ellen) show."īree Phoenix didn't want to go into detail about the offers, saying she is not sure what she will accept or reject. By the age of 10, he was opening for his idol, Stevie Wonder, at the Apollo Theater, and by 13, he’d mastered the art of the piano, drums, keyboard and organ. "We have been inundated with stuff from all over the world," said the twins' mom, Bree Phoenix, who declined to confirm the upcoming performance. Now, it seems, just about everyone wants to do something with the boys.
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