So glad to attend the Sona Jobarteh Band concert last evening!
“Born into a Griot family from the Gambia, a tradition that dates back seven centuries, she is the first female within this tradition to become a professional virtuoso on the Kora. Her music is uniquely poised between the preservation of her rich cultural heritage and an accessible, modern style that relates to the current era and to audiences from all over the world.”
https://sonajobarteh.com/
Sona JobartehSona JobartehGambian Artist and first female Kora virtuoso from a west african Griot family. Distinguished vocalist, activist, composer and educator. The Official website.
It was also my intro to Global Arts Live an organization that produces world music and dance shows year-round in the #Boston area.
https://www.globalartslive.org/
Global Arts LiveGlobal Arts LiveMusic and Dance from the Far and Near Corners of the Globe