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Sona Jobarteh (World Music – Free)

March 22, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sona Jobarteh preserves her musical past while innovating to support a more
humanitarian future. The spirit of her musical work stands on the mighty
shoulders of the West African Griot tradition; she is a living archive of
the Gambian people. With one ear on the family’s historic reputation, one
on the all-important future legacy and her heart in both places, she is
preparing a place today for the next generation. Her singing and kora
playing while fronting her band spring directly from this tradition. The
extent of her recognition is evidenced by more than 17 million watchers on
YouTube and considerable numbers on other digital platforms. All this
despite singing in her native languages and keeping to her own path within
the music industry.