Sona Jobarteh & Band - Kora Music from West Africa

Tracklist: 0:00 Jarabi | 10:06 Mamamuso | 16:52 Kaira | 24:40 Gainaako | 34:02 Kanu | 44:24 Saya | 49:30 Bannaya
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Sona Jobarteh performed in Weimar on invitation of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar and its UNESCO Chair of Transcultural Music Studies (TMS). The TMS Chair regularly invites artists to bring the musicology students into contact with various musical cultures for inspiration and exchange. For further information visit www.hfm-weimar.de/tms.
Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a west African Griot family. The Kora is one of the most important instruments belonging to the Manding peoples of West Africa (Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau). It belongs exclusively to griot families, and usually only men who are born into these families have the right to take up the instrument professionally. Sona Jobarteh combines various genres of African Music and western musical elements.
Sonah Jobarteh - Acoustic Guitar/ Kora/ Vocals
Maurice Brown - Acoustic Guitar
Andi McLean - Electric Bass/ BVs
Mouhamadou Sarr - Djembe/ Congas/ Calabash/ BVs
University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar:
Website: www.hfm-weimar.de
Instagram: / hfmweimar
Facebook: / hfmweimar
KZbin: / hfmfranzlisztweimar
Recorded on July 1, 2015 at the "mon ami", Weimar

[@MasakoSakai1999]

Love the Gambia from Hong Kong, who's listening in 2024? 🇭🇰♥️🇬🇲

[@alexabel8010]

My love to Hong Kong from the UK ❤️❤️🇬🇧🧡🇭🇰

[@MasakoSakai1999]

@@alexabel8010 Thank you 🇬🇧 UK! God save the King!

[@TheVenicesound]

This music is food for the soul ✨✨✨today is my first time I ear this concert, my lovely friend from Senegal is a Kora player… I found this AMAZING for my soul … Greetings from Venice,Italy , thanks Mama Africa ❤️ I hope one day to come with one way ticket ✨🌍

[@TheHappyRedPanda]

Me!

[@ricardopitondo36901]

I love Asian and African Cultures. ❤❤❤

[@modibokrumah5369]

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

[@user-en2kl6uh4x]

je regarde depuis Liège Belgique !

[@christophermitchum6829]

Thanks, my friend 🎶👆

[@dominiqueardilliez3300]

Oui de France :Que du bonheur ! ❤😊

[@user-kr6ib7cy7y]

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]

❤

[@alitaiaa6432]

2024 anyone?

[@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

[@user-zl8fg3gj2n]

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.

[@djaon_djaon]

هههههههه حتى انا مغربي يعجبني بحال هاد الاغاني ❤

[@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.

[@lasantiaguena9519]

beautiful music hugs from Argentina

[@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💗💗👍

[@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]

🙏🏿❤️

[@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!

[@ThulaniLegoale]

African people are amazingly talented and gifted praise be to God that i am a black man

[@CristobalTunon]

Sona sing like angels

[@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

[@IyarSemel]

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

[@vandrezamoraes5633]

Tgk

[@lucidclique4893]

THANK GOD I'M AFRICAN

[@Calla57]

I' m white😂

[@ThulaniLegoale]

Thank God for our aficaness

[@ThulaniLegoale]

I am of the colour of the soil a true son of the soil mayi buye I Africa

[@luishenriquehotep34]

Pura harmonia! Percussão pesada, baixo marcando lindo, muito top a banda toda!!! Aqui do Brasil - Bahia - Salvador, saudando a africanidade existente em nós.

[@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". (!). 🌱🌿

[@EugeneSkeef230650]

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

[@laminssanneh5476]

Eugene Skeef @

[@aliagana4577]

@@laminssanneh5476 1Q1q

[@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 !

[@terilynncaine6238]

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

[@yashamynrivera9138]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@bensubban]

Listening in 2024

[@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.

[@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.

[@rasbabea1]

2024 still here, more love from kenya ❤❤❤❤❤

[@victoriavicky5728]

2024 February still here savoring this masterpiece.

[@drizzledarapgod3381]

2023 almost 2024.....who still listening to such a master piece? ❤❤❤

[@eliasenigusr3672]

Such a master pieces

[@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

[@bmajdov]

Amazing musicians and amazing music. Greetings from Serbia.

[@sergiubalint7266]

❤❤❤ The Man from the Drums..... Is a GOD ❤❤❤

[@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 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@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

[@shellystewart2302]

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

[@user-dg9yw8ek1c]

Il m'arrive rarement d'aimer un artiste pour son talent, mais Sona Jabarté est l'une des plus grandes incantatrices du monde contemporaine qui m'est arrivé de regarder et de surcroît l'une des meilleures koriste ou même la meilleure au monde. Je lui souhaite une très bonne carrière et longue vie, remplie d'amour de sagesse et d'expérience sans égales

[@cesarjackson4502]

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

[@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!

[@user-jh5xk5jz7v]

Alexander. youtube

for me, sometimes music is like fire in Africa! I've been there (Cameroun, Benin...) and I love Africa. We are brothers: Brazil - Africa!! Thank you for this special music...real...from soul! KEMA!!!

[@canalalafiarenildadeolivei7674]

SONA , 👍👍🌟🌿🍀🌿

[@karl-felixbloch3241]

Nous afrika, sommes assi? Des decenies...jusq'ou?? Je tappe tamtam..Signaler vous...Je suis du Cameroun ❤.

[@MichaelCampbell-lg9fh]

2 years Gambia my brother peter sleep in Gambia rest peacefully pedro❤❤❤😮

[@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 ! 🌝

[@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

[@MrJordi237]

pure beauty of this beautiful culture of Africa, here enjoying it in Argentina.

[@user-en7cc2xi4n]

Oh yeah the best of the best comes from Africa 🌍 and we have them here in our States what can I say Thanks to all of you people with respect and love ❤️ 😍 and bring joy to what I love is key into great road trips to life blessing from the RESERVATIONS of the promise people and feeling home 🏡 ❤️

[@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.

[@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!

[@maryb.2188]

❤

[@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.

[@user-we4su6kw4r]

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

[@colette3251]

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

[@danajones9298]

Just stumbled across this. Either I’m in a lot of pain or I really like it. Think it’s like!

[@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 .

[@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!

[@EmanuelPacheco-sm1uy]

I remember!!! we flew from Lisbon to Luanda, where I watched your fantastic show. When and where will I be able to see tou again? Africa... Gambia... Luanda... maybe in Portugal. I don't forget your wonderful, admirable, and magical sound. The best for everyone.

[@karl-felixbloch3241]

Super..Je suis du Cameroun. Metis "et ras de bol" de ce qui ce passe en afrique.

[@franciscolerche5113]

this is incredibly beautiful. Without the african influence in music I wouldn't have choose to study and dedicate my life to music, its the part that I most like from music. Thank you africa, I hope one day Europe and the occident pay for the historical disasters

[@whendaneferreirabarretobar1122]

Francisco Lerche 2º aaa

[@rach574]

Francisco Lerche à

[@thebridge5483]

You are awesome man

[@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🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@telmorodrigues5568]

Real amaizing voice and soul❤❤❤ Portugal

[@annalisa14]

All music started in Africa ❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@velilevezanotshulwana4113]

Thanks Sona, beautiful music. Viva Africa!

[@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.

[@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 🎉

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@darktissmey4364]

Who listening this beautiful music like me in 2023?

[@leonardovillegas1119]

Me 👋🏾

[@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

[@edouarddeflandre]

That music has everything. Beauty, power, tenderness, soul, majesty, smoothness... The day is dawning on Paris, France, we're in nov. 2016 and i just realized how lucky i am to get to listen to this.

[@edmondrenelle5249]

Edouard Deflandre nhujnjninji

[@geronimoheavyshadow5046]

En en 2020 on est encore là

[@giniea9982]

Fully agreed Edouard, we're in sept, 2020 and I can't help to play Sona Jobarteh again and again here in Uruguay and still feeling so lucky to know her music. Ginie, one of your French compatriots.

[@karenlynn374]

I’m listening in 2024! This is FANTASTIC! I totally appreciate music from ALL AROUND the WORLD!! I could listen to a variety of WORLD MUSIC all day long. Again, thanks for sharing your spice of beautiful music ❤

[@citechscience]

Ez xwe pîroz dikim ji bo vedîtina te û spasiya we dikim ji bo afirandina muzîka hêjayî keşfkirinê.

[@miguelfelix6648]

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

[@lekhbhatta3815]

Listening from Nepal 🇳🇵 beautiful music

[@davidjames8234]

How can you not love a heart a soul and a spirit as beautiful as hers the music makes you feel and reflect deep down which is what music is supposed to do

[@hondevalleyboy6837]

It was a pleasure to see this great artiste live on stage last night. Bucket list-like experience!

[@MOUNTAINBOYAFRICA]

am loving this timeless perfomance from Nairobi kenya.

[@pleasedz8748]

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

[@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.

[@AgiriSoran]

I come from Kurdistan and feel the beauty of your heart from everywhere. I am happy to have you with us and hope that you always give your beautiful art a good life.

[@giulialavitaebella733]

Wonderful Sound and voices ❤❤❤

[@dennis4298]

A kora can calm the world down for me , tnx!

[@ziporalinzer2475]

yes.

[@andymullins84]

me too

[@anasbaker5304]

Dennis Millerson it's a stolen from Asia everything about it

[@dennis4298]

In the history of music there are no thiefs

[@anasbaker5304]

Dennis Millerson answer that

[@twondifraw]

I’m Ethiopian I’m loving the real music from the heart and soul magnifique excellent it gives me goosebumps wow deep in my heart.. ❤️❤️🔥🙏🙏🔥❤️❤️🇪🇹👏👏

[@wernerwatzlaw489]

Sona Jobarteh: Zutiefst menschliche Klänge die Herz💞 und Seele streichelnd berühren. Das Herz ❤ Afrikas klingt im wohltuenden Rhythmus ihrer Musik. Ein großes Geschenk aus Ghana für die ganze Welt 🌎. Danke Sona dass es Dich für uns gibt. 😊🙏...........Sona Jobarteh: Deeply human sounds that caress the heart💞 and soul. The heart ❤ of Africa resonates in the soothing rhythm of her music. A great gift from Ghana for the whole world 🌎. Thank you Sona for being there for us. 😊🙏

[@nawanycathydunlap9047]

What a beautiful masterclass performance, reminds me of my cultural band music I did in 2012 and makes me feel special and recorgnize my strength as a traditional Artist, thank you so much sis Sona for this west African performance, really appreciate it.

[@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...

[@NASIRUB1]

Wow! This had me dancing on the train with strangers.

[@marcogansolondrina1972]

Top

[@Kiki-de9kn]

2023. Escutando de novo. É um encanto

[@robertoeduardoleeiturralde2919]

Long live to Gambia. Saludos.

[@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!

[@reallifevibes4774]

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

[@lafayettehargrove7959]

The healing properties from the music alone should blow minds, and free souls.

[@TheToto9962]

Finalmente es la música la que termina uniendonos a todos , viva la música de todas las naciones.

[@aleksandrabajic4404]

Ohhh, that bass, love it! Greetings from Serbia

[@F20ization]

Aleksandra Bajic ,my name is Fabrice.I am from Rwanda.I see you love music too.May you arrow me to know with you?

[@sribanon9464]

Africa is good. I love africa

[@heinw.8160]

Sri Banon yes...Sister. Africa is your mother Earht, your Roots. I love mother Africa. Amen!

[@ParalyticAngel]

The whole world should love and care for Africa. And all the Imperialists there should must go home. Africa itself is able to survive and go to better tomorrows, if the Imperialists don't fight for Africas ressources. And btw. its genetically proven that the whole mankinds origin comes from Africa. So I hope that the mankind will show more respect to its origin. May Allah protect Africa. I am a muslim and a Turk, and completely normal that I love Africa and its people.

[@EPIC_CITIES]

Sri Banon she's from my country The Gambia

[@arushanioshaka5600]

. salam agree my friend we should unite to help the motherland greeting from Rwanda

[@cccmmm99]

I love África too. I have been before in The Gambia country of origin of Jobarteh. Im Mexican.

[@IlemonaJamesAtuluku]

I think I am the only Nigerian that loves this girl so much

[@Lovebeautyrocks]

I’m listening in2023 absolutely beautiful

[@ballen4877]

This speaks to my soul. Medicine for the soul. A break from the monotony that american music has become. Thanks yall

[@juvenaldasilva4688]

Thanks the KZbin

[@trigamma5141]

Yeah, just stop listening to all mainstream music, there is so much to discover. Music from the hearts of the artists to our hearts, not only made for the wallets of the "producers". If you can, please support real artists and don't buy crap you don't need. Without art, mankind is lost.

[@SmartMoveGraphics]

Well said.

[@juangabrielruperez5326]

@@trigamma5141 . . Z . C. . o Nn kn

[@claudiobrandinali4782]

La musica è tutta bella quando è ispirata, spontanea col ❤️ in mano......

[@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!

[@tatamejudogui]

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

[@stephenperret-gentil3871]

A wonderful video of excellent music from Gambia. Sona is impressive and I love the subtle percussion. The Kora gives the music a special feel and reminds me of when my father played the harp a long time ago.

[@Antaranch]

That bass player is on fire

[@settyspace]

Sitting in my car, balmy night in philly, blasting this playing drums on my dashboard. MELANIN! One love friends 😎💕

[@leefbucks]

I’m ubering in the streets of Philly and playing this awesome music as my riders are grooving while giving me 5 stars and nice tips to this wonderful sound.

[@valeriegagelin4176]

Une grande Dame, et son orchestre, Magnifique!

[@bonganihadebe2422]

Pure positive energy in the music, healing music, soothing voice of Sona, I keep listening to this band over and over, I love it🔥Afrika is blessed 🙌🙌