Sona Jobarteh & Band - Kora Music from West Africa

Tracklist: 0:00 Jarabi | 10:06 Mamamuso | 16:52 Kaira | 24:40 Gainaako | 34:02 Kanu | 44:24 Saya | 49:30 Bannaya
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Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a west African Griot family. The Kora is one of the most important instruments belonging to the Manding peoples of West Africa (Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau). It belongs exclusively to griot families, and usually only men who are born into these families have the right to take up the instrument professionally. Sona Jobarteh combines various genres of African Music and western musical elements.

Sonah Jobarteh – Acoustic Guitar/ Kora/ Vocals
Maurice Brown – Acoustic Guitar
Andi McLean – Electric Bass/ BVs
Mouhamadou Sarr – Djembe/ Congas/ Calabash/ BVs

University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar:

Recorded on July 1, 2015 at the "mon ami", Weimar

[zlfggjn]

Sending love from Morocco, what an amazing sounds!!! u have great taste of music if u're still listening to this in 2024

[modibokrumah]

If you watching this heart touching performance in 2023 thumb 👍 up. Gambia and Africa is proud of Sona ❤

[MrStatistik]

I am from Austria. For the last 5 years before my retirement I worked for UNESCO, mainly in Sierra Leone and Senegal. Dakar was an eye opener for me, having previously spent many years in East Africa. Fantastic people, fantastic music, fantastic food. Thank you for a wonderful time.

[NuttinbutdaBlues]

The purity of a musician's love for the music is what truly makes a performance special. Not dancers, pyrotechnics, or video boards. This group of artists possess a wealth of that love, and it comes through in their playing. Thank you for sharing!

[IsmailYusof]

If only this world are ruled by musicians instead of politicians, the sorrow and hardship that we all faced today would be healed by their my opinion.

[tesfatsiondominik]

Who is listening this wonderful music with me in 2021? It refreshes the soul and it never gets old.

[MADRETIERRALUISCASAS]

Sona Jobarteh is a trailblazer in the world of African music. She is the first woman from a griot family of West Africa to master the kora, a 21-stringed harp that is traditionally played only by men. The kora is a key instrument in the Manding culture, which spans across several countries, including Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Sona Jobarteh's music blends elements of different African genres with western influences, creating a unique and captivating sound.

[cesarmachado]

The internet has brought us problems and wonderful discoveries. Being from Brazil, I would never know this wonderful African music, without the global connection. This rhythm evokes my ancestors, moves me. Everything perfect and even spiritual. the percussionist is really good. Congratulations to the entire band.

[badkittyTV]

Thank you universe. I'm going trough a very painful moment, trying to overcome a breakup and depression. After meditation with this mantra i feel much better. Whoever is reading this you will find your inner peace, let go the pain and embrace the power of love and the universe. Stay strong, be happy. Greetings from Argentina.

[mouradoufquir]

i am from morocco and proud to be African, such a sensational performance, pure and simple not as the new music. i believe that the "Kora " instrument is made at heaven! very relaxing and calming... God bless Africa!

[rachelwambui]

Listening from East Africa. I don't understand a word...and yet i understand everything. Soul language. Love, love, love.

[Photos-fh]

Music from Africa is something else. Simply marvelous

[zinaidah]

I Am Armenian and I Admire you Mother Africa .May your people live in JOY, Love you ALL ....🌎🌍🌏

[benjamincarelse]

Sona, most authentic female musician ever heard, you vibrate Africa. The Creator in you n through you more n more, to highest manifestation, you are truly amazing, blessed and prosperous. I call on all of Africa to support Sona and her dream, let's buy her music. Sona continue in this authentic way of expressing Africa to the world, love your awesomeness!

[wildbillchristiansen]

I'm a redhead rasta man 15 years of AFRICAN DANCE PERFORMED IN DAKAR AND ON GOREE. HAVE SEEN THESE MUSICIANS HERE IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. THEY'RE SO TOTALLY COOL. I'VE DANCED AND PERFORMED IN SENEGAL THE MUSIC TRANSCENDS YOUR SPIRIT AND HEART INTO A TOTALLY UNIQUE SPACE. YES TO DANCE TO THIS VIBE VERY CREATIVE

[nwadi]

Black woman from the United States —so proud of this sister’s contribution to this art form. Peace to all!

[timniemi]

Sona Jobarteh is a pioneer artist. The Kora is traditionally played only by men, and she is (or used to be) the only wonman playing the instrument professionally. And she is awesome; her voice and the Kora are in sync, becoming one instrument.
I love all music from Western Africa - The Gambia, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Morocco, Mali, etc.
Peace and love from Florida, USA

[Zidniaailman]

*This is just magic* ❤️ . *From Morocco* .

*i love africa* ❤️

[MatthiasKletzsch]

Fantastic! This is what makes the Internet and YouTube so special. Thanks

[xcalibour]

I listen to this almost everyday as I work. That drummer ain't playing no games! And the entire band completes each other like magic! Every instrument is heard individually. And they all collectively speak one language in a magical and naturally creative harmony!