Sona Jobarteh - Bannaye - LIVE at Afrikafestival Hertme 2018

Performance 8 July 2018.
Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso from a West African griot family. First in a tradition that is several centuries old, in which the Kora mastery was exclusively passed down from father to son. Since the release of her album 'Fasiya', she is justifiably praised, both as an instrumentalist and vocalist.
Live, she is accompanied by four musicians.
Sona Jobarteh: kora, vocals
Andi McLean: bass
Mouhamadou: Sarr percussion
Derek Johnson: guitar
Westley Joseph:drums

[@othmanemallem1909]

I am Algerian, I am proud to be African the, Africans always creative Gambia forever 🇬🇲🇩🇿❤

[@bambayasylla9907]

We love you more my brother baraka llah fika ya aki 🇬🇲❤🇩🇿

[@footballskills4554]

@@bambayasylla9907 wa fika baraka laho brother 🇬🇲❤🇩🇿

[@user-rf7yw7oi9p]

Vive moroco

[@josephzemmit8409]

​@@user-rf7yw7oi9p Oui mais pourquoi ce message ici?

[@kisayadiamantbernat6610]

years ago when I heard Sona J. for the first time,I just felt I was coming home..Gambia must be the place my ancestors came from. Feeling so connected & grateful

[@cinereus3601]

We all came from africa

[@fredybarrios9699]

Great music

[@zakaria1514z]

She is the queen of kora. The band makes improvisations easily as great jazzmen do. Love from Morocco.

[@kingkuntakinteh8224]

Sona is saving the whole world with her music 🎶

[@TR3NCII]

I'm a musician from South Africa and I'm absolutely blown away. Wow!!!

[@Sunlove_honeybee]

Same!🙏

[@aboubangoura9181]

she's awesome

[@AliBaba-qu5bd]

بغققققببقبقق

[@saiddjaroun4032]

This is the real africa

[@marianorman6640]

I am from Sweden and dancing to this video and other music from Sona Jobarteh with my baby in my arms, in tears because this is so good ❤❤❤❤

[@yyz7436]

Canada awaits this golden voice of this beautiful artists , actress and this lovely musicians , blessing from the North Canada 🇨🇦

[@josealfredodallarmidacosta3274]

I'm from Brazil and I think this sound is wonderful, with an amazing rhythm and extremely pleasant. Feeling of the joy of living and gratitude for listening to this sound of the deepest spirituality. Thank you very much.

[@florencevillelegier5501]

Q ne❤❤

[@florencevillelegier5501]

Aqq

[@florencevillelegier5501]

😊😊

[@ThePlutonicWay]

Beautifully said

[@MrBah-tw3gt]

This is what you called original music, nothing is copied!

[@zdave6083]

"nothing is copied " ...except the melody, the style of playing and the instrumentation. Traditional music is based on imitation. Without copying there would be no tradition.

[@d.l.loonabide9981]

At 4:50 it starts soundinglike "Another one bites the dust".

[@pjj.5649]

ABSOLUTELY!!!! NOT ONE NOTE! OMG! OMG!

[@krishank2051]

I don't know the African Language But SONA's music very good. I was searching the international music and I found this lady. She is leading the International Music. I am from India.

[@fabianzkicole2784]

She is from The Gambia and the language is call Manding

[@mariamaalihassane2111]

No mandinka. In manding language we have (bambara,dioula,mandinka,malinké etc)

[@rockandspace]

There’s no such thing as an African language similar to how there’s no one specific Indian language. I’m African too but I don’t understand her language because we have over 2000 languages

[@krishank2051]

@@rockandspace thanks

[@SirCollinsLuv]

I always ask myself self how God in heaven feels when He beholds His creation, some people are just amazing I tell you, much love from doha Qatar

[@nilefalls6023]

Amazzzing..from Doha as well

[@fredyforero7894]

La creación de Dios es maravillosa. Nos hizo a su imagen y semejanza para buenas obras.

[@samuelpierce8634]

SHE--SONA--IS SOOOOO AMAZING! I LOVE HER! Y-E-A-H!

[@genehutchinson4553]

Great performance

[@florencevillelegier5501]

😊

[@dickyjayasinghe7366]

This is like 100 years of seasoned wine. A beautiful set of people, both in and out.

[@keyipeibuidailiam7800]

Love you Afrikaans from Nagaland Northeast India 💗💗💗💗💗

[@florencevillelegier5501]

Aaa

[@albertskhalla5691]

i.m Albanian and listening in Italy this beautiful performance .Sona you are the best.i love your voice 😍😍viva Africa❤

[@varsaycooper901]

Master of the Kora, and excellent guitarist also

[@afilhadopaje]

With all my respect, from Brazil! Viva África!! 🇧🇷🌺

[@moisesoliveira2382]

Brasil aqui também! Viva a África e viva as nossas raízes!!

[@youtubetech5607]

Sim, sou brasileiro descendente dos africanos que vieram da costa da mina para o Brasil, admiro todos os povos da África.

[@aymanasaal2988]

The pride of the black continent, all the love from Sudan 🌹

[@angatuedward6580]

Whenever I listen to Sonia, I keep wondering why we pick up arms to attack peaceful individuals when God has given us so many instruments to peacefully occupy our minds and praise Him. I still admire the confidence of this lady while skillfully playing the KORA!

[@mwamboje]

What a talent!! Beautiful woman from Gambia, I listen to her songs everyday like therapy, I am originally from Kenya but I love her talents ❤ Rep Houston, Texas!!

[@sylviaseiler2113]

i miss a guitare man! a guitar man he was always a bit shy very likeable man 🙏🏽 3-4 years ago at Gambia, his place an your side 🙏🏽 🇨🇭

[@sirmaxmokwena4966]

Just discovered her music,never knew her ,can't stop listening to all her songs,she makes me wanna visit Gambia.

[@ngamlonger524]

Sona's kora skills are simply insane. the drummer is just crazy...the whole band is simply amazing. Thank you. Love from China

[@jamesgakombe824]

Courage

[@sunjamrblues]

These guys are all incredibly good musicians, but Sona's vocals and kora skills are the icing on the cake. Who could not love this music?

[@muqtharmuhibbnoor5614]

sunjamrblues kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fTd32EebKcd9k 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 *ഇശലിന്റെ സുൽത്താൻമാരുടെ സുൽത്താൻ* *ജവാദ് കാന്തപുരത്തിന്റെ* മനോഹര ശബ്ദത്തിൽ പാടി തകർത്ത താഴ്വാരങ്ങൾ എന്ന സൂപ്പർ ഹിറ്റ് ആൽബം *25000* കാഴ്ച്ചക്കാരുമായി മുന്നോട്ട് ജൈത്രയാത്ര തുടരുന്നു 🌾🍄🌾🍄🌾🍄🌾🍄🌾🍄🍄 *BiG* *THANKS* *T0*ALL* *PROMOTORS* 💕🚨💕🚨💕🚨💕🚨💕🚨💕

[@mohamedmohamud3639]

only donald trump and his followers would not love this beautiful music

[@sunjamrblues]

Ha ha, they don't listen to music at all!

[@roberttreborable]

So true I drove across the country just to see them, I was not disappointed what an incredible performance loved them....

[@farshimelt]

@@mohamedmohamud3639 That is an ignorant remark and unnecessary on a musical forum.

[@vikinggates1723]

Big love to this respectful singer. I am from morocco,and i do not understand nothing.but her songs bring peace to the soul....i hope one day to see her in morocco singing.

[@vaguenera3759]

She plays and sings easily. So pretty! Listening from Brazil.

[@ramadhanisaidi4586]

As Africa, we must proudly our traditional. Congratulation Madame sona. Iam Tanzanian citizenship but you the best.

[@heshamakasha7949]

5:16 got to love that’s bass slap. Greetings from the kingdom of kush ( Sudan )

[@nison5347]

👏👏👏👏👏👏.....👍 One love from Ethiopia/ኢትዮጵያ 💚💛❤

[@Kassala700]

الأفارقة مبدعين في كل شيء ما شاء الله 😍 ابراهيم صدام من السودان 🇸🇩 لو افريقي اجدعني بي لايك افريقي وافتخر ☝️

[@drissbensekri58]

أخي الكريم الأفارقة مبدعين في كل خبث وفي كل شئ من شأنه أن ياخر الأمة الإسلامية

[@jgogoingthingdozrknhgdfjk9909]

@@drissbensekri58 لايوجد اخبث وامكر من العربان الأن في هذا الزمن إلا تنظر للواقع والحقيقه أم أنك تنظر بحقدك وكراهيتك فقط العربان هم أصل وأساس الخبث والمكر والغدر والمؤامرات الأن في هذا الزمن

[@sifaxfreeman7641]

مسخونا و جعلوا منا عربا قصرا ...اذا عربت خربت ..اياكم و العروبة التي تزور هويات الشعوب و تحتقر انتماءاتهم التاريخية و الجغرافية...لا تكونوا موالي لقريش يا سودانيين..

[@user-nm7fj1dw3z]

Vive africa انا امازيغي شمال افريقيا تحيات لى اخوتنا الافريقا في جنوب صحراء

[@salahkhiri3954]

@@drissbensekri58 انت تتحدث بكل عنصرية ماذا فعل العرب وهم في حروب وفتن افريقيا اليوم فوق قال الشاعر افريقيا طوت الظلام وودعت حقبا عجاف لاتعي لاتنطق

[@Theo_Panka]

I just love that connection between the crew and herself. She seems very humble as a person. Much love to Africa and African.

[@brahimbouboutt5759]

I really like these poeple thats what I call music love from Mauritania 🇲🇷 to Gambia 🇬🇲

[@bakayokosoulbadjaie7677]

Je suis ivoirien mais j'adore ta voix et je demande au Tout-Puissant de te donner une longue vie rien que du succès dans ta vie vraiment c'est l'Afrique qui gagne

[@yassineelatouani2053]

❤

[@RigelKentaurus7]

Después de 200 milenios, volvemos a África, nuestro primer hogar. Cada semana descubro un nuevo talento de ese castigado continente. Un gran abrazo desde la otra orilla: Argentina.

[@pedrobrunet6669]

SIMPLEMENTE MARAVILLOSO

[@ramansharma1646]

I don't understand the song but no matter whatsover just fell in love after listenin. Music is universal & It has no language at all.

[@gustdavdleo]

Yes, she's a woman Griot in Gambia, where women can thrive more, but always fighting twice as much as men, I hope they come more. And yes, yes, all the musicians who are there are excellent 👏👏👏. I love her and ❤ Africa.

[@phillipjordan3013]

First time ever seeing her, Sona is stunningly talented and gorgeous. Her presence is magical...even through my phone screen..wow

[@ahmeddauud7112]

Sona Jobarteh lots of loves,from Somalia

[@assoucoulibaly2479]

Instrument impeccable originaire du 🇬🇲🇲🇱🇸🇳🇬🇳 we love african music

[@princeofnilevalley6578]

I'm glad to see real music & talent still exists. Modern day music has no sound like this that touches your soul... #BestAfrikanMusic

[@farshimelt]

This is "modern music." It is being played today.

[@chrisgordon5719]

Beats the heck out of US RAP music.

[@KarlJenkings]

**I stumbled upon our beautiful Sonah...a few months ago. During a half pleasant Welsh U.K summer... It changed my life and those who worked with me unexpectedly.... What a feel , I spent hours trying to translate the tracks..... But in the end there was no need the music spoke to me and I already knew.....❤from the U.K 🙏🏻

[@ianlancaster4897]

I recently 'discovered' Sona Jobartehs music and I am hooked. Love the amazing playing by all the band members, such a tight uplifting sound. I'm now working my way through her impressive back-catalogue. Would love to see her in Aotearoa / New Zealand one day!

[@YoYo-pk2xb]

Regards from Kurdistan to the beautiful people from Africa. Great Music✌🏽

[@aliceibsen6053]

Big love for kurdistan❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕

[@jacobsseamanodongo301]

Mammadou Sarr is amazing. He is just out of this world.

[@kelvinogaro6948]

Lovely always watching this masterpiece though i understand nothing.. I don't knpw how i got here... 😍😍😍From 🇰🇪🇰🇪 kenya keep up

[@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!!!

[@rajivamrute4331]

I'm from Mumbai India, sona is altimete singer n her instrument aswell , beautiful song ,like to listen again n again God bless

[@pradeepmalik4028]

wow wow just wow mind blowing African music God bless you Gambia. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@robertof2723]

I´m from Brazil! Muito lindo esse instrumento, que som maravilhoso. 💚💛👋👋

[@kammleitersigrid3629]

Last week i broke my leg. Before i had much of hard times. Sometimes i think that never stops. This nice music, the beautiful voice, the drums give me Positive Energy. Tank you from heart Sona! In my darkness comes so much of light. 😘🥰❤❤❤❣

[@hudsontoronto]

Excellent chemistry between band members. High levels of musicianship

[@starrjones8175]

Excellence

[@ezydoesit1158]

my heart is full of joy, her music is wonderful all the way from The Gambia the smiling coast of Africa

[@daniellapawl6508]

A virtuoso. Thank you so much.

[@eue073]

I am from Sweden and this is absolutly marvelous

[@Chastonicity]

Love the Kora virtuosity of Sona Jobarteh. 'West Afrika has so much musical talent as do all of Continental Afrika.

[@alwasim27]

LOVE FOR GAMBIAN BIG FAN FROM SD 🇸🇩

[@tonynitro8750]

I stumbled upon this musical treasure and now my Life is complete. Wow no words!!!

[@curryml9554]

this lady is very talented. I have watched so many videos of her!!!

[@johnbryant6610]

I don't know if there's a strong enough superlative to describe the level of musicianship shown here. Truly awesome!!!

[@kayegillanders8819]

Fucking epic. I'm dancing x

[@aburbemsenabraham7649]

She seems to have a special bond with her band members, but especially the bassist. Beautiful music from beautiful Africa.

[@dilkumarmagar3866]

I am form Nepal i love gambia music with beautiful people 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@aleksandarjanjic4726]

The best performance, Bannaye. Sona is better of the best. Best regards from Serbia. I hope you will come! Complet bend is amazing. 10 +++++...

[@user-is2hp5nn7d]

So beautiful music and exiting performance! Greetings from Bulgaria, Europe

[@terrancemontgomery9470]

Damn , hands down the most beautiful performance I ever seen. What a freaking masterpiece.......I’m so freaking proud to be an African( Liberian/American). This group is bad as f****k

[@bestchallenger7156]

Sona's voice is amazing, i love her talent... from karnataka, india.

[@rochavilela]

I'm from Brasil. We love african people. Sona os the best!

[@redwanadem2398]

Love you ❤️from Eritrea 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷

[@princessngondu4364]

So Beautiful and cannot get enough!! My heart Loves Gambia #MusowGambia #MusowCongó #MusowSenegal #MusowEthopia I pray to learn to play the Kora and Meet you Soon!

[@hemplar]

greetings from Hungary, great music & musicians!

[@daveargall3454]

Such exceptional musicianship and engagement, an undeniable buzz with this!

[@kurhymebossjice6920]

Excellent performance sona jobarteh great delivery gambia Unprecedented and incomparable unique sound much love from 🇸🇸

[@mountoliveliberationtv.6700]

So amazing.... How else can music be perfect... this is absolute pleasuring....sweeettttttttttttttttttttt

[@Nyamhazha]

WOW! Just WOW!! Amazingly Awesome Sona. U Maestra & Maestros are Super Tight. Multi-Versal Language right there. Niiiiice

[@eanamika064]

I Don't have words.... Love from Ranchi, Jharkhand , Indian....

[@mnjpriyankara]

I'm sri lankan. I love this song

[@erelove1284]

Well said Bas Seoh, African musicians they are. Under the wing of humble goddes. So treat yourself to epic level of earthly music and spritual joy. Gift of mother Africa.

[@khumbulaningwenya2251]

All the from Zimbabwe,this lady is a woow,music lines and balance perfect 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rotwang7]

I'm from montana usa . just discovered Sona on npr . such amazing and wonderfully uplifting music . such a shame we've let politics and religion divide us so much where I live. we all could be so much more happier if her music was listened to by more people here

[@omarjanneh3807]

Thanks for making Gambian proud

[@jimmyfernandez4407]

Gambia music is just on a whole different level.. Unbelievable!!

[@emmanuelangotcho]

it's not gambia music but africa music

[@jimmyfernandez4407]

@@emmanuelangotcho I said so cus I'm a Nigerian and we hardly play the Kora in most of our music. thats wat makes Gambia music kind of Unique.

[@patricklebeya7560]

Enjoying the real african music and Love this,I'm from South Africa

[@bakyoko8857]

Vive Africa et honneur à nos ancêtres du mandé ♥️♥️♥️🇨🇮

[@Greenjah81]

Wow. Beautiful music! Gorgeous singer! Whoa!!! 4:25 Bass line! Whattttt! This whole piece is goosebumps!!!

[@user-fb6qi8bn3l]

Sona JOBARTEH... Artiste et femme charismatique, talent indéniable toujours accompagné d'un sourire bienveillant. Je suis fan de cette artiste qui, en plus, reste abordable et disponible. Une grande dame, généreuse et altruiste. Merci.

[@queenkrubally2772]

You go! My Gambian child, as you know how. Thank you! We love you.

[@shuvhamrock]

I love your music Sona. Love from India

[@souzanemou834]

god bless u and bless africa love from morocco

[@SkySpiral8]

Look at her on that kora. She didn’t let anyone tell her she couldn’t play it because of being a woman. That is female power 💪🏾

[@erickmasimasi6447]

This is one of the main songs that self explains Music is a universal language. You don't need to understand the meaning, you just feel it.

[@HASSANZEGHOU]

Sona ,the African music Queen

[@prakashpatil3677]

Excellent song 👌attracted african culture ...love from india😍

[@TarikNajabProg4ever]

A virtuoso!!! Mouhamadou the percussionist is a genius!!! He is soooo Right There, every time!@!! His timing is killing!!! And what a dexterity!!! Amazing

[@patrickmwamwongi5288]

Much love from Tanzania. Great music!!!

[@lonnirenee7645]

I'm from America. Sona Jobarteh is very underrated artist. She has more talent than some of these over rated America artists who like to imitate and copy off of other people's work.

[@MrLukas2411]

Beautiful!!!!!!!! Absolutely perfect!!!! Love this song!!

[@user-jb2zr9kx9e]

I'm morroccan i love the song african😍😍😍😍😍

[@maheshmaheshf9719]

She's back side werry big

[@solomonyemane7196]

Love this music from Eritrea

[@sujitnandy1127]

Mamm.I am indian and I love your performances heart much. Best wishes to you and your team members.

[@TARIKHDINFORMATIQUE]

Nice part .mama africa❤️

[@p-bernard2530]

Those instruments are talking each other, they are the best!

[@hzz849]

Tha Gambia.. greetz from austria..

[@toufikmellal2798]

Nice i'm from Morooco Sahara