Sona Jobarteh
1 upcoming show.
Sona Jobarteh is a Gambian kora virtuoso, singer, composer, educator and activist, described on her official site as the first female within her Griot family to become a professional virtuoso on the kora. She is the Founding Director of The Gambia Academy, an educational reform institution in The Gambia. Her work includes film scores, lectures and public speaking on education, gender and entrepreneurship in Africa.
Reviews & press
- RootsWorld ↗ — “I am referring to the larger than life person and persona that is Sona Jobarteh. Ms. Jobareteh is a ground breaking woman in so many ways.”
- ArtBurst Miami ↗ — “Sona Jobarteh picked up her guitar for a number of songs, seen here jamming with bass player Andi McClean.”
- The Guardian (review, hosted by Global Arts Live) ↗ — “This concert starts with a slinky riff from guitarist Derek Johnson, backed by bass, drums and percussion.”