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

[@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]

❤

[@SayuTheSleepyNinja]

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

[@alexabel8010]

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

[@SayuTheSleepyNinja]

@@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. ❤❤❤

[@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💗💗👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@drizzledarapgod3381]

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

[@eliasenigusr3672]

Such a master pieces

[@terilynncaine6238]

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

[@yashamynrivera9138]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ! 🌝

[@darktissmey4364]

Who listening this beautiful music like me in 2023?

[@leonardovillegas1119]

Me 👋🏾

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@cesarjackson4502]

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

[@lasantiaguena9519]

beautiful music hugs from Argentina

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🎉

[@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

[@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". (!). 🌱🌿

[@mikieb2110]

This is what KZbin is for right? The chances of me getting to Western Africa are remote...having the sounds of that region in my headphones tho...bliss.

[@lucidclique4893]

THANK GOD I'M AFRICAN

[@Calla57]

I' m white😂

[@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]

🙏🏿❤️

[@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 🙏

[@magorzataosinska2895]

Who is waiting for a concert in Poland?

[@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 !

[@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

[@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.

[@victoriavicky5728]

2024 February still here savoring this masterpiece.

[@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

[@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 🌞

[@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!

[@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!

[@Zidniaailman]

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

[@lafayettehargrove7959]

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

[@Lovebeautyrocks]

I’m listening in2023 absolutely beautiful

[@IyarSemel]

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

[@vandrezamoraes5633]

Tgk

[@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🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@tatamejudogui]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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...

[@noraaida1275]

⚘️From Stockholm , Sweden, in the cold north: I don't understand the words but I rally like her⚘️ voice and music ! ⚘️ So very nice !⚘️Music can be and is international= for a lot of people ! ! Keep going ! 🌄

[@IlemonaJamesAtuluku]

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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@robertocuevas2983]

2023 & still gives me life 🙌🏼

[@pascallagrelle4747]

African music is a recent discovery for me, and I regret it very much! A new musical birth with Sona.🥰

[@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.

[@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

[@judyclark8653]

I saw her on 60 minutes also - her music is intoxicating. I’ve listened to her cousin Toumani Diabate for 15 years, Youssou N’Dour, Oliver Mtukudzi, various Malian musicians….

[@ndaigafaith]

I don't understand the language but my soul is healed....what a piece!

[@bobi3dshop]

me2

[@christophermitchum6829]

Transcend the world with peace, music, AGAPE 🎶♥️💥😎✔️

[@mosesmirera7751]

Pq0

[@mosesmirera7751]

​@@bobi3dshop😅

[@beatricedesbois2108]

Et le perutioniste on en parle...FABULEUX. La music du Monde❤💚

[@edouardlocatelli829]

I don't know why anybody for whatever reason would thumb down on this masterpiece

[@Ivan-bp7vr]

The reason it’s called EGO, and IT is still bigger than mankind. Until the complete end of IT, there will be thumbs down.... It’s called difference, there is no such thing however. But THE EGO does not like the “different “. Ahhhh we are all one brother. But then again we can’t judge the thins down either cause then it’s the vicious circle ⭕️, do you see where I am going . Much Love

[@EdmondForster68]

They don't change their soul oil to enjoy. They get along with the same oil, until they can't take it anymore, therefore you see thumps down. Soul less humans!

[@jonsmith7667]

They probably felt stupid when they found out Kora wasn't a lady's name

[@roberthouston4839]

Neither do I, I guess that's why I don't see any. This music is simply awesome and her voice is mesmerizing. I almost feel as though she has pulled me into her soul with it.

[@roberthouston4839]

I guess if I looked at the top 3,000 didn't like it. Well no accounting for taste is there.

[@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!!!! ✌🏽

[@samblack5983]

I'm from Algeria love so much this music

[@salifyanjisimbaya2304]

2023 listening from zambia..

[@user-vw6bk4pb4l]

Zambian here too. Never knew this instrument existed until a few years ago. I then got to see her live this year. African music at it's finest.

[@jesperlamprecht1182]

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

[@gorryumbul9031]

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

[@elisabethskare6117]

Gorr Yumbul 8( 4kvjugygtt

[@marcogansbra1092]

Top

[@fitycent9431]

Big Up Gambia

[@oussillah5373]

Gor yombul Jiggane yombul

[@cesarluciano9870]

This music is beautiful

[@misstee4662]

From one Griot to Another! This is the other definition of Soul Food* 👐💞🌹 Sending Love & Light from The States!

[@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

[@Danielscottschiffer]

Kora is one of the most beautiful instruments ever created !

[@lion9482]

So True

[@favoritos2420]

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

[@Kk-rz9lo]

I am an Indian, Tamilnadu State. I always like to hear SONA's songs wearing headphone. Super. I want to go to Gambia and meet her.

[@olaroteme106]

Beauty in diversity. Africa my home Proud African 🎶🎵💪🏽

[@zlatkomihanovic3139]

❤super

[@andymunnings9109]

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

[@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

[@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

[@nicolasmartineau7611]

Your music has saved me through the most difficult times you don’t know how important you are to people’s well being you are so amazing and pure it was so good seeing you at Shambala it was one of the most emotional times in my life and you were there without knowing it much love it felt very special to meet you for a moment, have met a lot of artists in my life and you carry the flame of true passion for your culture and it’s beautiful 😊

[@philippebondurand7402]

pareil

[@rasdelanir]

A música de Sona me transporta a uma África ancestral que vive nos meus sonhos, trazida por meus bisavós e tataravós e que ficou gravada na memória deles que sabiam que nunca mais retornariam a sua terra natal de onde foram violentamente tirados. Ela me acalma mas ao mesmo tempo me angustia. Meu retorno a África será espiritual.

[@jolkawiencek6568]

BIG HUGS from Poland.. 🌿🌿☘️

[@ZeSatori]

como lamento essas feridas no coração de tantos africanos! Que consigam perdoar o homem branco!

[@tia904]

@@jolkawiencek6568 Dzien kuje....

[@miguelfelix6648]

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

[@pleasedz8748]

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

[@idristahir3505]

It's 2023 and it never gets old.

[@dottieferrell1546]

Just found another instrument, and artist, Sona Jobarteh, to love singing and playing Kora music. Just fantastic. Makes me want to visit West Africa and learn more about the talented people in that part of the world. So much talent!

[@edwinra9297]

Hallo. Sister. And. Brothers. I. Thank. God. For. This. Music 😅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@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

[@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]

👍👍👍

[@CrackkedMycelium]

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!

[@HatemKhaleel]

Listening to your music from Egypt I'd love to say that you are the best African artist I have ever heard

[@HarryKrinkle]

West African Music is the mother of American Music, and it's fascinating that you feel like you can hear Country, Bluegrass and Jazz in its infancy here, as that is essentially exactly what you're hearing.

[@amenemhurt8817]

Very true indeed.

[@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.

[@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.

[@phoeniciancedars8521]

I am an African drum player from Lebanon, and I am simply mesmerised 🙏🏻

[@robertknewitz7513]

Do you know the name of the dome shaped drum?

[@phoeniciancedars8521]

@@robertknewitz7513 I am Afraid I don’t, currently conducting a research and possibly to purchase this great looking drum. I recently find out about ‘UDU’ drum made of clay of Nigerian origin, it’s absolutely stunning.

[@winniesandhu5903]

Just watched her live and need more. So I’m here ❤

[@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

[@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

[@jingei]

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

[@precioussteady8116]

The world must slow down we going too fast ❤

[@elisabethsury]

I love this music and this continent!

[@strategiesetdeveloppement2525]

thank you !

[@alangriffiths7432]

Anita Brogli

[@sesayftw]

elisabeth sury we love you too

[@PAI93]

I'm Norwegian, and this music resonates so good with me that I'm tempted to say the ocean is more at play than the continent in this case, lol. Atlantic ocean is best ocean ;)

[@HurryKenProduction]

Beautiful Sound ! Beautiful People ! Thanks for Sahring Music as we love doing it with Musicians in France.Regards #hurrykenproduction

[@assanekane436]

Who’s listening in 2020 i love you so much❤️🎧🎤🥇🌈🥰🇸🇳from senegal

[@starbwoy3607]

SeneGambia power.... greating from france

[@lasetlivingstin7752]

Strength from Southern America!..

[@olgabugakova3116]

Greetings from Russia!

[@assanekane436]

Olga Bugakova ❤️❤️

[@assanekane436]

Olga Bugakova good ❤️

[@nathanaelpereira5207]

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

[@brunoseletti4048]

Sona est un pur concentré d'énergie et d'ondes positives. Sa musique, sa voix, son visage et la sonorité de la Kora sont une source de bien être.

[@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!

[@rabichhaya3924]

In India Sona means Gold. Sona is a true gold.

[@MmoleJr]

indeed! she is great! sweet gifted voice! @ suma jana, ahahahaha i hope this help in karma too!? :D

[@Pandawill123]

@D T she surely surprised me,she is so young and she has the wonderful colors from her soul.😉😉😉

[@magarzastandards5779]

WED

[@osaretinobaze3721]

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

[@Agape122]

The Kora 😍 what an amazing magical instrument. The singer is awsome too

[@Myrmidonas]

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. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@Myrmidonas]

@@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]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@NASIRUB1]

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

[@marcogansbra1092]

Top

[@melissabonney309]

I also saw interview on 60 minutes. Sona is a brilliant instrumenlist. Love her music. She is lovely, brilliant and talented. 💝🙏

[@sevnesioran6193]

I was hunting for some folk music to find, ended up here. No regrets at all...feels like home. Cheers from Brazil!