Sona Jobarteh & Band - Kora Music from West Africa

[@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.

[@tristan583]

Most aren’t known

[@moniquebroadus5896]

Black. ROOTS ANCESTORS DANCING TO YOU CELEBRATING LIFE LOVE PURSUIT

[@moniquebroadus5896]

Beautiful Fabulous Black Sound

[@BAKANEKO213]

Thanks very much for the explanation.

[@dawnolynyk]

Makes my heart soar💗💗👍

[@terilynncaine6238]

2024 and I just now learned of this exquisite music. 🖤🎶

[@yashamynrivera9138]

My mother just put me on tonight! 😮…so beautiful!!

[@silviam8596]

Me too, never late!

[@insmett1elf4]

YESSSS!!! never too late!

[@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.

[@THEBETTYHAMISHA]

Thank you for appreciating Africa

[@MrStatistik]

@@THEBETTYHAMISHA You are welcome. I have spent half of my adult life, i.e., working 25 years in various regions in Africa. And I have always felt welcome.

[@gabrielpicot8807]

quand j'attend cette music je me dit qu' il y a espoir pour l 'homme et peu être tt peuple réuni nous seront fort !

[@rachelwambui6087]

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

[@jeancyrilcolibry4578]

Is very good

[@mnirvamnirva6412]

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[@theuribrian9829]

the best food for the soul

[@hasanzaidi6587]

You said it

[@atl2996]

Wonderful music, wonderful people, I am from Barcelona Spain, I love Africa

[@kchagen]

This is what the world needs. ...to slow down and be mesmerized by the serenity of this music.

[@temi4116]

Ken, SOOOO right! From Temi, Hayward California USA 12/31/2022.

[@isabell.4872]

We need them here!

[@titolespier4651]

Your words resonated with my soul-spirit regarding Sona! Gracias

[@noraaida1275]

Yes, exactly ! We need this slow down and nice calm , for the spirit ! ⚘️⚘️🤝🙏

[@noraaida1275]

Yes ! 🌝

[@tesfatsiondominik]

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

[@princesoori7394]

Yea dear

[@michaelkurkwe562]

Yes wo

[@everetthyde4856]

yes, still. again and again

[@elisabettademaria895]

True!

[@krungbin8485]

25 years spent all over Africa, North to South, East to West...never been bored by the music!

[@rezasdakho8364]

سپاس از این شور و سرزندگی که شما نوازندگان به من شنوده می بخشید. چه زیباست شنیدن نوایی که از ساز های شما.. نوازش گر روان و جان آدمی است...به جای آهنگ های کامپیوتری...پاینده باشید...

[@IreneMombo]

La symphonie instrumentale arborée par une voie lympide oof! Quel plaisir d'écouter les sons africains😂😂😂

[@wildbillchristiansen993]

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

[@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.

[@kuwapa]

Beautiful message, may your soul find much to sing about! 😊

[@CarmenPoennighaus]

I wish you the best, dear soul. Who feels deep ,loves deep !

[@klokjerond1967]

Happy to hear you found the best medicin in the world! Stay healthy...keep listening...and if you wish to become a good doctor..then share this music with people who are sick! ;) Peace & greetings from Holland

[@tulkmunny]

Thank you..

[@DopeDealerDorian]

Thank you for writing this. ❤️❤️❤️ 😘 I can feel IT.

[@zinaidah8364]

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

[@fitycent9431]

Big up Armenia and say Hi to Artur Margaryan and Artur Sagarsyan. Tell Them They are Still Wanted in Kenya.

[@albertokupa410]

Barev @nger ies Argentinatzi em

[@EvonneLindiwe]

🙏🏿❤️

[@modibokrumah5369]

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

[@yohann-i8m]

je regarde depuis Liège Belgique !

[@christophermitchum6829]

Thanks, my friend 🎶👆

[@dominiqueardilliez3300]

Oui de France :Que du bonheur ! ❤😊

[@Marie-PierreGams]

I saw her a couple of weeks ago in Bordeaux . Beautiful woman Beautiful singer Beautiful kora player, she's à Goddess 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰 u can be proud, thank u Mama Africa

[@lavonageorge7274]

❤

[@CozminVasile]

Here in Romania we have a deep rooted folklore, traditions, music and rituals but nothing feels as close and familiar as some of the traditional African songs and voices sound. Is not even a specific part of Africa, either is Western or Southern...it's something in the tone of the voice, in the instrument used, in the scales or language, like all the human history is projected o in the back of your head and all the grief and the struggle and the nature and wilderness until the present times are revealed to you as a reminder of what you've become in hundreds and thousands of years. The songs might mean nothing relevant, or the lyrics, not even care, is the package that sends you back in time and pulls you back to your office chair like you would've time traveled even for 5 minutes.

[@segunonanuga]

You feel that way because you are human... The common language of nature that we live in is still understood by you. You are human and you are still in tune with the essence of nature. This essence transcends race, distance or time, this essence binds the fabric of our existence and consciousness together. I have a feeling that you likely will be an environment-conscious being, one of those who believe in clean unpolluted, air, land and water... You're human, a good human.

[@yoya4766]

@@segunonanuga Agreed. It's primal at every level. The sound of nature and the sounds within human beings, like heart beat.

[@andypeutherer4218]

cozmin that was one of the best thinngs i have ever read mate

[@JoStylin]

I am an African that loves Romanian music, especially the Romani Gypsy sounds. I feel a connection when I hear Gypsy music.

[@MrSoulx5]

5 minutes travel not worth it. Peace 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@IsmailYusof797]

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 songs.....just my opinion.

[@gb8437]

Ismail Yusof Nobody needs to rule anything.

[@housseinaynan5690]

U are right they quick Love away while musicians tell Love stories

[@dianespiwak8333]

So true. So true!!!!

[@jimicrawford8872]

I concur with your statement. The cure for hatred and xenophobia is understanding and experiencing other cultures. This is wonderful music and should be enjoyed by all cultures. Much love to Africa, the rest of the world should look to Africa for inspiration.

[@masssinghateh6235]

Abaraka bakee sona , that's quality music,u make every Gambian proud.and the all of manding region of West Africa ,this music run through. My vain love u

[@timniemi6045]

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

[@merathegray]

It really is a soul cleansing music and she is a GEM!🙏

[@josefstaehlin5729]

thaths true that is soul got tears in my blues eyes

[@alexandrzemlyanih2439]

There are no words that can fully describe how beautiful her voice is. She mesmerizes with her singing. Looking at Sona you forget about everything. She is beautiful! She is gorgeous! It combines feminine tenderness and some kind of ancient power.

[@petrarobben3634]

QUEEN OF GAMBIA???

[@averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139]

@@alexandrzemlyanih2439 Feminine "ancient power". (!). 🌱🌿

[@senidragapult]

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

[@rotatingmind]

It is timeless music, combining traditional and modern elements.

[@carlosbarinaga6869]

ha ha, you too!! Greatings from Spain. She is great.

[@britoc868]

Aa😊😊😊😊😊😊A😊M😊😊😊A😊A😊A😊😊😊AAÀAÀAAAÀ😊AAÀAAAAAAA​@@rotatingmind

[@britoc868]

😊😊

[@dulcerebecamartinezdelgado2579]

Yo, en Agosto 2024, me la compartió el Dr. David Díaz. Es una música sensacional, las percusiones suaves, dulces, no opacan el resto de los demás instrumentos. Gracias por compartir

[@bahdembo1171]

Proud Gambian 🇬🇲🥰😍🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲 Thanks Sona for raising our flag 🇬🇲so high

[@hellsbellez]

❤️

[@Dbb27]

This music is so beautiful. Just discovered it. What a treasure.

[@josealejandro2649]

True that. I love this woman

[@andre1173]

Protect that woman brother. She's an asset to the planet.

[@eskendertamrat7310]

I wish a lifetime of happiness for every soul involved in this masterpiece ... and for all of us. Music is truely a medicine.

[@helendunn58]

YES It IS!!! PYRAMID!!! Afrikans every where!!! WAKE UP!!! JUST MEDITATE. !! I will come to you naturally. You are the HIGHER MAN AND WOMAN!!! All the Planets are lined up for US.!!!!

[@helendunn58]

This is the AGE of AQUARIUS!!! This is our time!!! Oh Sey YA!!;; Our Advanced Ancestors and Prescent are here!!! Try hard to Meditate like the Afrikan Buddah!!! So Researcgy on the Afrikan Buddah.

[@worldlyconcerns]

What a beautiful sentiment.

[@esayasm.3833]

I feed my soul with her songs, I seem to not get enough of it! Lots of love from Afar, Ethiopia!

[@waterking9814]

Ay my brother, my sister 🙏

[@lochvonsavoy2936]

When you just randomly come across a piece of music and sounds close to you, just like that, your heart starts to dance, your head starts to bob on your shoulders, your body follows the rhythm and suddenly you realize, no matter where you are from, you can never escape your roots...mama Africa, the cradle of civilization!

[@marybufighter21]

❤

[@hellsbellez]

Please tell that to the biblical ones that think they were somehow first man... 🤦 Props to your saying truth ❤️❤️

[@humanremodeling7215]

There are tons of classes in traditional West African, Congolese, etc dance and music, so just find some in your town

[@Capitalstationauto]

Kora. An amazing instrument played by a true artist. The story telling through such a beautiful sound. God/Allah bless my beautiful brothers and sisters for keeping their tradition alive. ❤️👌👍✌️

[@timo4938]

Africa is not my mother land but this is still absolutely beautiful. The music, the people and the souls.

[@bocjagne2878]

As Gambians, we need to celebrate this lady a lot more. She's classy and that voice just makes me melt, Wow! Our very own Sade!

[@mouradoufquir10]

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!

[@kadastou]

It's the bass.

[@gaessli6904]

But remember, you too have an amazing lady singer + her band in your country : OUM !!! I specially love her song WALI , watch the video of the last HERTME-festival on KZbin, she‘s great, her voice beautiful and she herself is a beauty too. I fully agree: God bless Africa and it‘s people !

[@mouradoufquir10]

@@gaessli6904 yesss she is really a genius , i suggest you also to watch SHINE by Oum, and also to check HINDI ZAHRA, she is a moroccan amazigh singer, and she has a very good music

[@johngarofano1895]

Mourad Oufquir - Yes, God bless Africa, the cradle of the human race, and her music! And thank you for introducing me to Oum. Wonderful voice and music.

[@abderrahimelalami6708]

God bless Morocco 🇲🇦 and always Africa united,pan- africanism is the key,the political union of all the indigenous inhabitants of Africa.

[@hichamsamih6092]

Même si je ne comprend rien, j adore énormément, et même je suis Marocain, mes racines sont africaines et je suis fier de l être 🎉

[@xcalibour1278]

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!

[@brisumoonah]

Yes!!! I listen to this so often! It’s healing and calls me home

[@thammer2000]

Whats the name of the drum is he beating with his fist?

[@alayiti5739]

Right on

[@fiifianyimadu6118]

That wrist movement in there huh... like he loosened the bolts and greased them

[@franklinsmart6112]

You get it!

[@DoinaDerecichei]

Music is an universal language… listening from Canada…. Excellent…

[@colette3251]

Nous regardons et écoutons les mêmes personnes... Nous avons de très bons goûts 🌞

[@IyarSemel]

One of the best live shows videos here on youtube ever !

[@vandrezamoraes5633]

Tgk

[@brian.branimirkurutchevich6812]

THIS MUSIC IS EXTREMELY INFECTIOUS FOR MY FEET,I COULD NOT STOP DANCING ,& I AM 71 YEARS OLD,BRAVO!!!

[@bayediallodiagne7399]

SONA angel thank you

[@lightningbbee8646]

Making me laugh funny to see 70year old dancing does are my grannies 😀😀😍

[@toolguyslayer1]

There is no way to recognition then to see people actually dancing to your musicespecially with people that don't normally dance are dancing

[@toolguyslayer1]

Can anyone help me find a song that sounds very much like this lady that is the biggest clue I can give besides the lyrics and I don't speak the language so I may be way off LOL it goes peesucurum nedom kiom ahahh emaiye mieo nombie loki kesonah kesonah kesonah kanaia. It's the best I could do I need help ASAP please

[@Booklook111]

@@lightningbbee8646Agelessness and timelessness have a beautiful sound producing dance… 💚💃🏻 🎶🪘🌹☀️

[@leoyurchenko866]

Although I am now in a snowy Belarussian land run by a tyran, it feels like I'm somewhere warm and I'm free while I listen to this.

[@theweeklybasketballpodcast9730]

Let the music set you free brother.

[@cesarjackson4502]

real music without so much background without so much computer played by real musicians…. long live the music so true

[@dvdsarescary]

dont think its necessary to poopoo on other valid forms of music while saying this is amazing! it is amazing, this concert feels like it is warm smoldering coals heating me from the inside! people can also perform live music with electronic instruments and have just as much validity to call themselves true musicians and create these same spectacular feelings as these people.

[@thgeremilrivera-thorsen9556]

Some of the most beautiful and soulful music I know is electronic. Nothing wrong with that.

[@davidlevine7064]

As a person who has had the opportunity to hang out extensively with jalis (griots) in The Gambia, I am delighted to see a woman performing and popularizing this wonderful instrument and West African music. Women jalis (jalimussolu) are usually singers and don't play kora. It is wonderful to see a woman as such a master of the kora. Her singing style is not traditional. The traditional woman's style is much more hard-edged.

[@lamintouray7386]

Abaraka!

[@yusuphafatajo3473]

David Levine you know much about our Gambian culture. Your explanation is unique.

[@georgekhumalo9091]

Big up brother.

[@bubabarrow4960]

David is quite familiar with The Gambia.

[@mamstray2624]

You know our great Manding culture.. Abaraka...

[@pleasedz8748]

I'm from China，I really love this music，even though I can't understand the language，it touched me so much.

[@josefbruckner7154]

That music is healing power - let particularly unhappy or sorrowful children and also ill people hear this gem of music which cleans your mind and soul.

[@maryanncarrlton6878]

Indeed it heals so so much !!

[@sandralopezrodriguez3331]

True! It most cure... They sure play from their hearts !

[@ferhanph6]

Thank you so much Josef to exrpess so well with words ;) Basse basse

[@alangriffiths7432]

Josef Bruckner

[@HarryVsingersongwriter]

Thumbs up Joseph!

[@254Original]

The sound of Kora playing in the background has always fascinated me. Came across Sona this year 2023 and been addicted since.it’s soothing in magical ways.

[@cephasmee6456]

listen to Ballaké Sissoko - Nan Sira Madi as well. Check out Tiamane Diabate.

[@moustaphawaberi3524]

I am from east africa, realy this song make my day, even I don't understand thé gambian langage, but my heart feel this melodious african music. I am greating you from djibouti

[@elisepinners]

Moustapha Waberi am just back today from Jibuti, found a Senegalese colleague there, he plays kora music in the car, I found it so cool that t actually reduce the temperature ;-). he introduced me to a dozen KZbin sites w very good kora music

[@alineschmitz7598]

c'est du woloff Guinée Konakri

[@Yuzvashevskaya]

Konakri --in my heart

[@orangemoonglows2692]

list the sites please. thx.

[@MOCKANTE]

c'est pas du wolof qu'elle chante mais du mandinka ou mandingo ou encore bambara les langues qui se comprennent exp: MAMAMUSSO veut dire GRAND MERE

[@velilevezanotshulwana4113]

Thanks Sona, beautiful music. Viva Africa!

[@favoritos2420]

Someone MUST bring her to Salvador (Bahia/Brazil)! Our people must know this amazing song!

[@robinharley3533]

God bless this beautiful Gambian lady, Sona Jobarteh, and her band, God bless Africa!

[@crosskey28]

This is our culture,not computer music.She was groundend on earth.Our ancestors is with you

[@1vaoracle]

Rotimi fash very true bro....I am a computer music maker but I wish I had my own live band to do what I sample.....the computer sound is washed out...when I look for musicians to group with or hire, the money is too much

[@ozlemguney6223]

maybe you know the orginal lyrics of Mamamuso ?

[@stephenstephens1180]

Nothing wrong with computer music if it sounds good. There are very good computer sampled music that are as good as this. Many of the African greats use it. A good book on an electronic tablet is still good.

[@kenton4u]

@X Marks soundcloud.com/you/tracks

[@Scholar_1]

Well said🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@honhil]

Sans le web, je n'aurais jamais découvert ce groupe. Un grand bravo !

[@gracielacastellano2432]

Gracias por esta magia!! Hermanados en la música y la belleza no existen fronteras. Somos todos hermanos! Viva Gambia viva Sora!

[@KenwoodAlexandrer]

Alexander. youtube

[@jascam1]

My forefather's body may have been stolen from Ghana, and my feet are far from the shores of the Akan, but when I hear Africa's rhythm it stirs my soul and the African spirit within me is rekindled. "Africa Unite"

[@cristianaguilar8032]

seems all of us come from mama Africa...

[@milanpalian238]

@@cristianaguilar8032 Yes, this is what I feel about this music. It reconnects us to the roots of humanity in Africa. It transcends race and culture and goes directly to the heart.

[@melissadenby2357]

Yes, it's been a long time, probably, since any of my ancestors lived in Africa, but this music even stirs my cold, lost little soul!

[@MaxShinNeom70]

Peace be with you always brother

[@sojournerbliss7015]

beautiful words. I Iove the power of music to remind us of our humanity and our history and so much more.

[@tatamejudogui]

I’m from Dominican Republic speak Spanish but I like your music

[@reallifevibes4774]

I love the way she dress. She dresses like A WOMAN Her songs are beautiful. God bless you more

[@Discoverwithme2023]

I'M FROM MOROCCO. WHAT AN AWESOME MUSIC. IT HELPS ME FEEL RELAXATION . AFRICAN MUSIC IS SO SUPER. GOD BLESS OUR CONTINENT AFRICAL THE LAND OF MODESTY AND DREAMS

[@MatthiasKletzsch]

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

[@alfonsoteja]

Absolutely! (y)

[@gymboyy]

I accidentally stumbled across this while searching for African songs and dance. Wow! I just learned something new about the Kora instrument. I'm now a new fan of Sona Jobareth and can hardly wait to see her perform live. After checking the website, I found that she's performing at the Arden Gild, in Delaware, April 5th, 2024. I'm buying our tickets now just in case it get sold out. I've never heard of the Arden Gild in Delaware, but I will find it, even though it's a 2 hour ride from where I live in mid-Maryland.

[@Be1man]

you will have a blast, have fun.

[@law35penn]

Me too, the first note I heard from that guitar. I was mesmerized. They are incredible

[@bhoomm]

Saw her and band in Miami - not just magical music but very inspiring presence, and very humorous too she is !

[@Danielscottschiffer]

Kora is one of the most beautiful instruments ever created !

[@lion9482]

So True

[@raiderstransportteam4376]

The universality of music always astounds me. You don't need to understand the language to understand the essence and heart of the beat. Music is certainly one of the highlights of life on this rock! Beautiful concert...

[@cecilia1099]

Yes its truly incredible .💚 There is only one religion, the religion of Love There is only one language, the language of the Heart There is only one caste, the caste of Humanity ~ Sathya Sai Baba

[@geoffhall7696]

It is essential for life...

[@amenemhurt8817]

@Raiders Transport.. That's a powerful comment indeed. Very true!🙏😍

[@briannarose1996]

Yes!! I have no idea what she is singing but it's so beautiful. I listen to this video often to help my kids relax for a nap.

[@cheikhamar6123]

I meditate everyday and a lot, and with her music on or somebody else like her, and I don't think somebody like her exist, I even told that to one of her drums player right before, they were playing at place des arts tonight

[@joenzegang1305]

this guy has a Ph.D. in beating drums!! he is so connected to his instruments, they are just an extension of his thoughts... amazing!!

[@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed]

Whats his name

[@adriaanadriaan]

Yes, the public is trying to keep the rythm with clapping but they can't keep it up :-)

[@eustacek.o5329]

The guys every bit of it. Song 3 intro is a Perfect piece for his drums

[@cAcBethel1]

You can say that again my Brother. Wow!! He is so accurate and Rhythmic and smiling. Just having an incredible time. Man Sona is beautiful and exceptionally talented. Blown away!

[@adriaanadriaan]

@@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed 1:02:21 -- Mouhamadou Sarr (Djembe/Congas/Calabash) -- Andi Mclean (E-bass) -- Maurice Brown (Guitar) -- Sona Jobarteh ((Guitar/Kora/Voice)

[@ArsenAl-zorK]

It is legit physically impossible to sit still to this music. Im not even much of a dancer but cant help myself from grooving to this. Love it!

[@johanneskiessling4085]

As long as there is music like this music there is hope in this world.

[@YourBuddyCharityVlog4032]

I'm from Philippines, I was searching to a music to listen, and I came across into this video and when the music starts I closed my eyes and this music brings me into imagination like im walking in the land of africa watching their beautiful culture. Her music touches my soul. It's wonderful feeling while listening to her song, I dont understand the song but I find it beautiful. And by the way she is so beautiful and talented.

[@gorryumbul9031]

This is legendary Sona! We the people of the Gambia 🇬🇲 are proud of you 🙏 ebaraké baké!

[@elisabethskare6117]

Gorr Yumbul 8( 4kvjugygtt

[@marcogansolondrina1972]

Top

[@fitycent9431]

Big Up Gambia

[@oussillah5373]

Gor yombul Jiggane yombul

[@cesarluciano9870]

This music is beautiful

[@cesarmachado8864]

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.

[@MOUNTAINBOYAFRICA]

this makes me proud of being African,my dream is to visit Brazil one day

[@andresrobayo5139]

Long life to African people, the richness of caribbean culture wouldn't be anything without you, greetings from Colombia!

[@tanguytangishaka3337]

at least you, you understand that! The root

[@sojournerbliss7015]

Eso! Yo naci, en los EU, pero si me de cuenta de la cultura magnifica de la gente Africana alli en Colombia, cuando visite de nina, a ese pais de mi padre.

[@arushanioshaka5600]

👍👍👍

[@yhwshua]

The richness of western (white) culture would be nothing without having stolen and adopted so much from African culture. Same with even richer Hispanic culture! I'm white btw

[@steveegallo3384]

@@sojournerbliss7015 -- De acuerdísimo.....Saludos desde Tepoztlán!

[@elizabethnadurille1792]

Just amazing!!! no words..... so proud to see one of the super great female African artists showing the world the magnificence of my beloved Africa, its hypnotizing music, greatly gifted people and wide and diverse culture. VIVA AFRICA!!

[@fayejackson4192]

I just can't stop listening to this beautiful music and when I don't listen to it I come back to it it's like hearing something heavenly I love it and I hope that they continue for many many years I wish you the best I love to keep playing that good music blessings

[@paulrolfe1907]

Hypnotizing music 😁 that's the word I'm looking for 😁 thank you Elizabeth Nadurlle.

[@BLACKSONBEATS]

Your music is make me fly love from Morocco to West Africa,proud to be from Africa

[@norbertosanchesoficial184]

Norberto Sanches the very Nice music I Love

[@merrie375]

oh hell yes!!!! ✌🏽

[@Photos-f8h]

Music from Africa is something else. Simply marvelous

[@miguelfelix6648]

All the way from the Caribbean thanks for keeping me in touch with my African ancestors. Thank you

[@jesperlamprecht1182]

Why is this kind of Music the odd off? Much better than most crap on Tv/Radio.

[@andre1173]

Exactly. Especially black rap and BET is trash. We need more wholesome music like this!

[@adamajanneh1998]

Tears of joy dripping down my face from the effects of the songs by the Jobarteh family reminiscent of songs of The Mali Empire revisted. The Jobarteh family makes us all proud. Alhamdulilah. Thank you. . .

[@nathanaelpereira5207]

The presence of this people is strong in Maranhão, thanks for your culture

[@sheila7475]

I stumbled across this music searching for something soothing that could help me relax while I heal from lung cancer surgery. This music I believe help to ease the pain. Love it and now will listen to know other type of music. Thank you still recovering. Blessings as the music enters my soul and heals me from the inside out.

[@Purplehorsey]

Hey Sheila, I pray for your healing ❤‍🩹

[@JiJiJolieeee]

I wish you a fast healing and happy life 💜 much love from Paris

[@TheVow2024]

Sending you hugs, love, and God's manifestation of Divine Healing, Amen 🙏

[@Beechtwa]

Many blessings upon you and yours, Sheila. Be well.

[@emilygilliard3213]

Praying for your complete healing and total restoration .

[@dennisgraham9268]

I just saw Sona interview on 60 Minutes in the USA and her music and the Kora. At first I was thinking of Ravi Shankar but this is different sound and her voice is great. Such beautiful, peaceful music for these times. I’m sure her Star will rise even more now.

[@Capitalstationauto]

Glad you were excited and exposed to her talent. Europe have been enjoying the traditional talented African music for great time. Type Kora on you tube and you will discover another world of story tellers. 👍✌️

[@00tonytone]

Me too saw this on 60 minutes and just had to find her on YT . God bless her. She is a trailblazer one of a kind.

[@angelagray7817]

That's how I found out about her, 60 minutes I've shared her with my sister and daughter ❤️. This is now what I put on when I go to bed

[@dawnsilver2271]

and I just got tickets to see her at Chicago's Old Town School. Psyched!!!

[@argelisnunez8363]

CANCION DE BOC MARLI

[@nancymulvany2045]

Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@senoritaaprosarmosti4573]

Just had a 1-hour-2-minute-54-second-trip to Africa... Greetings from Greece!

[@user-po4dv9sp3n]

To gambia* African music is very diverse

[@BruceGoodwinMI]

Just a poor American, and this "speaks" to me. soo beautiful..wanting.. the universal language of music. The true voice and speaking from an African Drum!!

[@izaelcorrea8244]

Francamente está difícil para mim desapegar desses africsnos são muitos bons em suas culturas

[@bitsofsteve]

To be honest, these musicians are in love with the way they look at each other! They literally understand each other. Smiles, head movement, nods... This can be nothing but love! Thank you, Sona! 💕

[@josefstaehlin5729]

Yea a band shoud communicate like that.eyes body its beautiful

[@amir071]

Exactly, I don't know what I like more, the music, the instruments, Sona or the way they all communicate ❤

[@samuelmuzinda7589]

Some observation there.

[@rachelvixie2767]

collaboration

[@lizdubarry-gurr8212]

❤❤❤

[@Qagnewaragaw251]

What an amazing piece of music, listening to it in 2023, and what an amazing drummer, so in tune and leading at the same time! From my layman's ears!

[@snsharbaby81]

Oh!!!!! I am so proud of my people's music!!!!!! that timing and beat!!!! she has a Beautiful voice!!!!!! Love their instruments!!!!!! I am so proud to be 80% West African/Mali!!!!!

[@bigadjanet4826]

SharBaby Newport .Nice

[@bigadjanet4826]

Nice

[@OttomanZC]

What happened to the other 20%?

[@user-po4dv9sp3n]

OttomanZC when African parents check your marks*

[@KeeperOfThe10]

Yes!!!! So wonderful to listen to!!! Nothing like it, except some vibes in Afro American music. Proud to be 85% African (west, north, east, south)! 8% Senegambian!

[@Antaranch]

That bass player is on fire

[@paulwilkes1804]

Because of you...I am falling in love with all of Africa's rich, dangerously beautiful and deep deep deep sounds...Sounds so new to my ears....Both musically and vocally...My hands are moving, feet moving, body shacking and heart pumping blood a bit too fart...Every track....Thank you Sona and everyone that made this a musical experience:-)))

[@Snafuski]

you want to correct the way your heart is beating, sir.... just change the r to an s... ;-) Otherwise, yes... spot on

[@DaljitKSingh]

I have been in love from my childhood . The music is the way to connect with almighty creator of this universe. Everyone is singing in their own way including birds, bees and so on and on. If there’s any way to eliminate animosity between nations, we all need to let the musicians have freedom to come together to play their own way to make us feel comfortable and happy to see each other and sit together. Music has no boundaries regardless of the language. Be happy to the fullest with joy.

[@paulwilkes1804]

Damn, a typo. Thank you for spotting my mistake.

[@paulwilkes1804]

I think I got busted. Yep a typo. Thanks for spotting this.

[@messianic_scam]

@@Snafuski 😂

[@kathyc106]

i am from philadelphia and watching a 60 minutes segment. sona, you are so talented ;)

[@Robertrogge-w7]

Our own African princess with all her royalty it is a great honour to be living in this age and witnessing Sona performing her songs

[@DEeMONsworld]

this woman is a musical empath, ad mover of spirit, the most centered and in control performer I have seen.

[@zander-john3709]

Perfect music for me to end this awful year 2020. Bests of luck to everyone for 2021.

[@simonfrouws]

u2 pall

[@firebrand2641]

You too, thanks for sharing this lovely sentiment.

[@THAMFotoatelier]

YES

[@THAMFotoatelier]

@kublaj djuro it's an optimistic wish for luck that I agree & share, cause "mind moves matter"

[@hypotheticalpineapple]

thanks friend, u2

[@valeriegagelin4176]

Une grande Dame, et son orchestre, Magnifique!

[@sandralopezrodriguez3331]

Precious voice... lovely instruments... I even love the material of the clothes the musicians are wearing...You all look beautiful and please continue creating such angelical, full of unique rhythms music... It is adorable !!! Greetings from the Dominican Republic!

[@benjamincarelse9722]

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!

[@منوعاتسودانية-ج9ط]

lovee from sudan to west africa proud to belong to mama africa love and peace

[@mandelinho100]

Malaz Eltom 😘

[@nwadi6408]

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

[@ThulaniLegoale]

Peace be upon you my dearest sister we are united by the fact that we pledge alligance to africa our God given continent

[@pelmfbpndd7065]

besides is she not mixed"?

[@jeanchardonnay5627]

Why do you have to say that you are black.....!?!?!?!?!? I am black woman too and I dont put up a song and a danse about it everytime I open my black ass mouth....

[@Amigotier]

Pp​@@pelmfbpndd7065

[@jilanikdking7803]

Black women from the Gambia west Africa -so proud of this sister contribution to this art form peace to all

[@EugeneSkeef230650]

Sona, this is so beautiful!!!!!!! Thanks for being an ambassador of African positivity...

[@laminssanneh5476]

Eugene Skeef @

[@aliagana4577]

@@laminssanneh5476 1Q1q

[@pasteros]

I stumbled on this pure niceness. This is how music should be simple, soulful and minimalist. No computer generated stuff. The live audience must have been very lucky to attend such a concert. That drummer though is over to the moon.

[@Ο_Θετικός]

That's how i like Africa!! I like how they enjoy what they do and they also seem so nice people!! Greetings from Greece to everyone out there

[@talaltalal490]

The Real dopamine is next to you lucky man. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@Ο_Θετικός]

@@talaltalal490 ahahahahahah yeah THAT is true, she is my inspiration and i hope everyone is as lucky as i am.God bless you all

[@talaltalal490]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jingei]

Saw her last night in New York. She and the band were fantastic!

[@mdotlok4428]

Africa is the mother of the world. So beautiful!!!

[@lovision3504]

I don’t see how more than 2 thousands folks dislike this beautiful Art - Not only all instruments are unique but the sound itself is Therapy and the vocal Flawless ❤️💯

[@cynthiaahern9081]

It may be possible that they don't know what true art is.

[@Errol1972]

The issue is not that people disliked such a beautiful piece of art but that there is actually a dislike button. We should be taught to love all no matter what music preference, culture etc. Have we not learnt from history?! Peace Love and Respect to all. One Love.

[@4EveR123_5]

We are a varied humanity, that's why there are numerous music genres. Some personalities tune into or out of certain sound frequencies . Respect other people's feelings and choices. Personally I love this music vibration

[@panadia3425]

Anyone disliking this woman's music is just a freak of nature. No natural human will dislike the tune.

[@OneLifeTwoLive]

Stephen anderson Absolutely 100% correct. Thank you Stephen

[@grandpink]

Incredible band ! Sénégal is waiting for you !

[@michaelomeara4954]

Full Blooded Irish-American, Yet this Music GETS 2 Me .And the Clothing so vividly colorful! Blessings to You in All you're Endeavors,!XOXO

[@tierraeterea]

Mandinka is one of the most beautiful languages. I am so grateful to have learned some. A ñiñáta le báke, a'baraka. A'la denkilo aniŋ kora kosiró diyáta le.

[@tierraeterea]

@Fatima Dampha Haa nga Mandinka kaŋo moyi! N siita Senegal kono sanji fula nuŋ, Karang mafaŋo, Mandinka sate to.

[@tierraeterea]

@Fatima Dampha haha Abaraka. A mang koliyá bake.. bari kabiring molu'la diyamu tariyáta, wo le koliyá ta. Domanding domanding i ka suló muta wulokono.

[@idkwhybut...]

@@tierraeterea Wow. Highly impressive!

[@carlosv7801]

Wow that's unexpected

[@Zidniaailman]

*This is just magic* ❤️ . *From Morocco* . *i love africa* ❤️

[@lesya_safronova]

In our techno world i discovered how i love natural sounds of Africa

[@osaretinobaze3721]

Anything from Africa is just great and spiritual, this songs can heal a broken spirit🖤

[@salieujalloh2561]

Sona and band deserves the Grammys. Her timber is unique to the world, am sure anyone can appreciate the richness of the sounds and yes it is typical of the kora in West Africa. Hers is just of the highest of good value music.

[@ceciliagranados6989]

The whole band is outstanding, but she,s simply amazing !

[@hanzohattori666]

I think Sona Jobarteh is very beautiful, friendly, charismatic... and of course, she is super talented and has a voice that touches the bottom of the soul and makes the heart flutter!!! Congratulations @Sona Jobarteh!!!

[@elisabethgood]

Sona is such an amazing woman with a beautiful story behind her playing. Watched it on PBS

[@sathurukulasingamshanthiku2205]

WONDERFUL WEST AFRICAN MUSIC, ESPECIALLY FROM SENEGAL. I AM A SRILANKAN WHO LIVED IN WEST AND EAST AFRICA FOR 20 YEARS AND I LOVE WEST AFRICAN MUSIC. WE SHOULD HAVE MORE AFRICAN MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE WESTERN WORLD

[@seanthomas6822]

Shalom, I do love and appreciate this West Africa music "Jarabi", Although I don't know the language, but it creates a magical connection whiles listening here in Guyana, every morning at work I keep the vibes of love by strengthen myself throughout this negative time of today's. Shalom

[@eduardocabrera7439]

Love love love nsala malekun from Mexico, i have the african blood in my body, in my soul & ancestors ♡♡

[@andymunnings9109]

"I want you know Sona? I love your music. It is moving, with a creative blend flavor that is unique."

[@LCC2791]

Thank you my brain is not able to speak this music. But my soul has been singing it all my life