Sona Jobarteh
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Mar 26, 2027 8pm
Location
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Ln
Details
Sona Jobarteh is a living archive of the Gambian people, with her musical spirit honoring the West African griot tradition. Challenging norms, Jobarteh became the first professional female kora (a 21-stringed African harp) player. With an eye on both history and the future, she is paving the way for the next generation.
Her latest album, Badinyaa Kumoo, is an exciting fusion of traditional music with Afropop and blues. From Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl to New York’s Symphony Space, London’s Barbican to Cologne’s Philharmonie, Jobarteh’s performances have enthralled sold-out crowds worldwide.
