Sona Jobarteh - Gambia - 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

[@juniorbeyai6032]

She is our queen in Gambian music industry🇬🇲🇬🇲 we love her as our queen and sister, we are so proud of her… one Gambia, one people🇬🇲🇬🇲…

[@ManGolden786]

My Queen too⁉️

[@user-qg4ds3bm1e]

Pure African Muzik I Lily enjoy this kind of music here in Zambia we have murren lilanda

[@francolannutti6318]

I'm an Italian old man and when I ear Sona and her music I feel deeply happy and I can't stop to dance! Thank from the heart ❤️ love an peace 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@sadibousanyang7681]

The same to me

[@geoffreybernard6979]

The same to me too

[@josephbumps5629]

Same lo stesso

[@user-yq1xg5ci1c]

I'm from Russia. And I have the same feelings.

[@OrganicAlumination]

I love Gambia too!!! 💖💖💖💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@mpadmanabha1954]

Africans enjoy their life with dance and music. God bless them.

[@abdelatiftoualbia3772]

Abdelatif from Algeria. I love GAmbia so so mush

[@yedilfana8206]

I dont kno why I'm crying .....proud seeing my African people get happy 🇪🇹

[@silviac221]

I'm not African but I'm proud of this too. :)

[@Deen1223]

Am here nearly crying too and not like me. But when I see black people this way am just always proud of us and untill we see our self's as one come together we re not gonna know our true potential

[@yanique1944]

From Jamaica, with descendents of enslaved African women and men, many thanks for sharing your powerful, soothing and energizing music and voice. The connections between us run deep.

[@symonwanjohi3294]

We are you and you are us,we love you guys from Africa, we are one and you are welcome home.

[@Mike-iq8ct]

I am a Jamaican watching from Orlando, Florida .I love the rhythm .🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲👍💯

[@cambridge384]

Sona sings with so much pride for her culture and heritage. Thank you, Sona for sharing your gifts with the world.

[@joeakbar9712]

stop war. live in peace. africa is a paradise for everyone, for all living things. don't let all peace disappear from the earth of africa. love from indonesia to all my brothers and sisters in africa. i love you I,m falling in love with this song so much

[@bahdembo1171]

Africa is a continent not a country. There’s no war In The Gambia and so many other African countries.

[@alkebulanfirm6461]

We as Africans are never sad. Our happiness is from deep inside. God we thank You for the way You created us as a people

[@denisegums2116]

Amen beautiful words from a. Beautiful wordsinsideout

[@maikesantos2809]

@@denisegums2116 vou pedir ajuda pra traduzir sei que me disse coisa boa

[@theweeklybasketballpodcast9730]

Yes brother we happy happy people.

[@alinjai3361]

Absolutely right

[@hiteshdesai2102]

I do agree. I have observed many Africans on roads, streets and shopping malls in GCC countries. Largely they are very cheerful and bright, no matter their social or financial condition

[@anthonyokponku9673]

I am a Biafrian I love this music

[@asgharg18]

With ❤,Long live Gambia and Gambians,great people to live with,They really love their Country first. love you all Gambians

[@omarmunaf2179]

why am I crying I'm so proud to be african love from somalia much love my Gambian people

[@stonehand49]

kamal kalal ..I am crying also!! Such a Holy Happy sound.

[@nikolasmhtrousias2293]

I'm not even from Africa,I'm from Europe,I dont understand the language BUT I'm still crying..this music the tune it's like the positive energy which keeps you awake. Really good Africa never stops to amaze me greetings from Greece!!!

[@AFINQUE]

Rumi im not african (Puerto Rico) why im i crying lol i guess because of the beautiful African music . I know down the line i have african blood Viva somalia viva gambia viva africa.

[@geesigunirifayso3461]

Nayaa beenta jooji ma ooynayside

[@balaceesay7087]

I love you to bro

[@christinbarrett6136]

The Gambians give the most love to me

[@hanifm7944]

Are we not in heaven with Sona the queen👸

[@ingramfry7179]

❤ from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🇳🇿 🇳🇿

[@blackafricano6469]

Africa my dad, my mom, my sister, my brother, my son, my daughter, Africa my soul. Borned African die African, live African, love African.. Long live Afriiiiiiiiiiiiicaaaaa.

[@eyadjamma2942]

Africa ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@azizahaloui2370]

Yes This beautiful continent we have everything the colonialists must leave Great song but I don't understand the words respect from London

[@marrylee6746]

I am from Eritrea very proud to be African. We have great music, food, culture. Africa is beautiful place,🇪🇷

[@biniamwelday4326]

Yes 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷👸❤❤❤❤ proud to be Africa 🌍 👏

[@alhachimichafai3190]

Yes of course me too il from algeria love africaine

[@gianclaudiomorando2392]

I'm Italian but I'm proud to be African. I love Africa!!!

[@melyasharo1543]

J' avoue je suis Algérienne, J'aime beaucoup la culture Africaine, la nourriture, la musique tout de l' Afrique j' aimerais découvrir les pays d' Afrique !

[@derrickentrepreneur]

@@melyasharo1543 l, Afrique c,est Notre mama

[@khongwet]

This is what we call music🎧🎙️... It has feelings, groove, etc. Music feels, music heals ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-er9pb5mt1s]

Listening nd loving in 2023 from Mozambique

[@ucontroller0017]

Big up from morocco 🇲🇦 and I love our african culture and music

[@casteljean2508]

Africal Maravilha

[@moradaourir1893]

صونا صوت و موسيقى أكتر من رائعة غامبيا بلاد أفريقي متعدد التقافات نتمنى نزور هد دولة إنشاء الله 🇲🇦

[@javanmwangi5120]

We are Africa we are one people big up from 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 Kenya

[@hamdymesary855]

مرحباسلام

[@jahlion9546]

one people Africa,but can't unite as as whole,dats the sad part of Africa no unification amongst all the countries.

[@kuntakinteh8562]

On behalf of all Gambians am thanking you all for your beautiful comments about Gambia🇬🇲 and an Africa at large,, love from Kunta kinteh Gambia

[@laminfaye-sy3xw]

Proudly Gambian alhamdulillah

[@samkeyz6934]

Love love this song 💕 from Eritrea 🇪🇷

[@hudsonkamagy2641]

Am coming to Gambia... I don't understand a word but the the song flows in my spirit... Viva Gambia!!!!... Beautiful pple... Kenyan here!!💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺

[@dawdabojang3560]

Bro is home to u always welcome we also love all brothers and sisters in Africa

[@dornixrex2818]

Dawda Bojang how about Latinos? 😁

[@ladyinred9864]

Viva Gambia..viva Africa ..Romania here

[@ebrihimasaidy1104]

Big up ma bro

[@guruvoke4331]

Tuko wengi brother.. This is music

[@megangray7769]

This brought tears to my eyes, all these lovely people dancing in joy as one 💚🌱

[@ambundokenny]

That's how to tell the anointed one. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@eastzooadmin6416]

I know there's a lot of Kenyans here enjoying this masterpiece 🙏🏾🇰🇪 l love you Gambia, I love you Africa. Much love to all my people, from a Kenyan brother ♥️♥️♥️

[@kiangurajason1183]

True!!

[@lawrencemutjavikua6382]

I am from Namibia, and this is pure delight, Afrikan music to he core

[@japhetkilangi6682]

Lawrence Mutjavikua I'm From Tanzania. Can We Be Friends?

[@katijohannes7250]

@@japhetkilangi6682 yes my brother i am from South Africa Limpopo Polokwane Seshego

[@rashiidalmahdi3830]

Massive blessings to Gambia and all Africa. I don't understand the language but it's moving. From USA with love. Blessings.

[@gltntegilou9532]

Merci beaucoup je Sénégalais an France love gambie Aida ♥️

[@vickyngwenya7620]

I love this song from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@muhammedmboge8021]

I’m proud to be a Gambian 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲

[@khaledbenkhaled1485]

Big up from Algeria , Proud to be african !!!

[@user-sm3gk8ul6h]

Sona , you have a very nice singing and a very nice face . You pushed me to know more about Gambia ,this west african country . My greeting from SUDAN.

[@alhagietouray5373]

That's true am from Gambia

[@nimrodnayzgi3858]

Love from Eritrea ❤❤

[@TebogoRamare-yf4km]

Love this! From Pretoria south africa

[@julien2141]

on ne peut qu'être sous le charme de la musique, de la voix et du sourire de de Sona Jobarteh , et de tous ceux qui sont sur scène. Vive la Gambie

[@cheikhgueye4331]

From Sénégal.Big Love to all african people particulary gambians

[@QAMAR-fv7ig]

What a beautiful music what a beautiful song What a beautiful lady. Greating from Kurdistan.❤❤❤

[@user-ds7od8ei7n]

You are there best female star in Africa ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@guillaumedebassompierre6738]

This artist moves me to my core. It's not just her voice or the way she masters the kora. She radiates a soft energy that inspires and forces admiration.

[@donnarodriguez1966]

Definitely 👍

[@stanleyglover5534]

A rare talent , her voice is an incredible stamp of authenticity. We are blessed 😇

[@DEeMONsworld]

I'm not African, but I'm crying, Sona is the most centered person I have ever seen perform, she is the music she is not playing the music.

[@klaw1425]

Is DNA

[@kiangurajason1183]

That's so moving! From our homeland of Kenya,our heritage of splendor borne of Mama Afrika may the peace and blessings of God Almighty be upon the great people of The Gambia! The same should manifest in Sona Jobarte's and the lives of all that bear her name and Gambians that hold The Gambia at heart! God bless Kenya! God bless Gambia! God bless Africa!

[@benjoussef1190]

I born in Africa and to her I shall return.

[@user-wb4qu4kp5b]

VAMOSSSS VIVA GAMBIA DHE EN RD❤❤❤❤

[@papemamadousall2420]

From Senegal🇸🇳❤️love u sona🇲🇱🇬🇲

[@jesuszapata6834]

Hermosa gente!

[@mariadeiverdunvaldez4784]

Siempre que alguien cante y ame a su pueblo como aqui , LA TIERRA ESTARA A SALVO , DIOS LOS CUIDE Y BENDIGA

[@abdoulahndiaye4222]

Je suis sénégalais mai je n'écoute k Sona jabarteh

[@SantoshKumar-nw5io]

I'm from india. I really appreciate this song. What a music composition . Every beat like touching the heart as indian music because guitar, and drum was so fantastic. I don't know what is the meaning of this song but musically i reallly really appreciate. Thank you Sona.

[@Bluesrains]

Im hooked on African music!!! The more I hear the more Im up off my feet feeling happy! Thanks!!!!!

[@elfcc]

I cry every time when I watch and listen to this beautifull part of the concert of Sona and her fantastic band in Hertme 2018 . I hope she will come back soon ! Please support her Gambian academy !

[@rogeriomendesdasilva2698]

Ilove

[@jinadevb249]

I don't know the language but music is beyond language.This is very mesmerizing.Love from India♥️

[@saramadifofana751]

The language is called Mandinka (also Mandingo, Bambara, Dioula). It's all over West Africa. It's the lingua franca of most of West Africa including Mali, The Gambia, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Guinea Conakry, the Cassamance region in Senegal, etc.

[@mareewalsh5539]

Yes, it is!!

[@myrnawalker1322]

Love from NC beautiful music 🎶

[@user-yd8qh9ri7g]

@@saramadifofana751 Скорее всего это язык Бамбара , в Гамбии 12 языков этнических

[@eturkoz]

@@saramadifofana751 Thanks for sharing that.

[@luislara4049]

Te amo Sona,desde La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras, América Central.

[@goalspotk3701]

I’m a Gambian living in Europe and the song really is wonderful and she’s singing about the beauty of Gambia and African people

[@chukskennedy7495]

god bless africans thanks so much sister the music is so sweet i m a nigeria i feel you music god bless you an bless african people much love

[@carlosduarte1847]

La música idioma universal une a los pueblos del mundo bendito sea el creador

[@agneskoloko6897]

Lots of love my People, i am from cameroon. God bless our Great Africa People.

[@raykane7171]

Great ambassadors for Gambia!! All of you... Love from Moroccan In the U.S.A to the people of Gambia,

[@krgkrmb]

Much love from Namibia

[@bensundiatasitoe742]

Im from 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇱 .i love Gambia pupole🇬🇲boyurodian

[@laminjoof9733]

boyurojang 😂😂😂

[@bambatouba8739]

Hehe boyurodian.. Thanks Africa to the world

[@natifdelacasamance201]

🇬🇲🇲🇱🇸🇳 le signe malien enver les gambiens boyaurodian 🤣🤣🙏🙏

[@mansafakolydoumbia8578]

We are all from the same boyuro Mandé Much love my people

[@laminconte1085]

Boyurodian 😁😁😁

[@lellipopd-zuky-done.1423]

Oh my God for so long I have been listening to Wizkid davido bunna boy so others but I don't no that we have some African female queen's who is singing meaningful music's and soul touching music's like Aunty Asa Asha and Anty Sona Jobarteh I'm so happy to find you ladies please may God almighty be with you people you have the best classic music for ever ..... @lellipopd from Nigeria one love my African people we have everything 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@webodoglastdon6792]

Thanks a lot she a lady born a brought up in my own home town Gambia

[@sekandershah7406]

Ops what a Music Compotions.. Love From BANGLADESH..

[@carmenalcazar9387]

Bella mujer, bello vestido, bello ritmo, bella lengua, bella música. Amor por el mundo y su gente DESDE ESPAÑA. VIVAN LAS CULTURAS DEL MUNDO 🌈🌺❤️🎼🙏

[@jeanpassou2322]

I'm a Cameroonian and I love this music. Really talented artist SONA, proud to be african. Big up Gambia. Big up sona big up kora.....

[@jean-francoisbertrand2383]

Sona, ici en Belgique on vous adore, je viens en Côte d'Ivoir en septembre, bie à toi, Benjamin

[@timothyswaray9750]

Am a proud African from sierra Leone 🇸🇱 this music really touch my soul.....

[@bahaaafifi]

Please watch my video about Sierra leone through my Channel

[@sahadahellauge8234]

I am from Germany and this Musik is Tach my soul to🥰

[@kadiatuconteh3833]

Salone na we ya

[@danabrown179]

What a beautiful artist and sound. Please consider coming to Portland, Oregon. Our town is very progressive, loving all kinds of music.

[@ajbigguy]

pure joy and immense talent. I just got a new hero

[@SuperJikster]

From USA 🇺🇸. Sona is playing at Gusa World Music Festival next weekend in York, Pennsylvania. It’s going to be incredible❤️ Sending love to all♥️

[@Kagwamas]

Wish I knew about this in time I sure would have made it

[@MrCapeswiss]

Bello 👌🏾🎶😎

[@assanesarangsane8373]

Ok cool

[@leilacorreia4461]

INCRÍVEL!!

[@saerthiam2484]

@@Kagwamas ..

[@dzalgerie2309]

The most beautiful continent in the world Africa🇩🇿😍😍👌🏼sona 🌹

[@symonwanjohi3294]

Africa we are blessed, beautiful Queen.

[@ahnaahna7278]

I love this music. Feels like home. Ahna

[@lawrencedesmondleach]

p.s. I'm from Savannah, USA, Georgia. Thank you for taking me to Gambia.

[@svenkohzer1022]

Ja Ich bin zu um zu schauen

[@thomasmcqueenie]

I absolutely love this song I’m from England and I’m crying tears of happiness just listening to it and to see how much just this song but the music and music in general can help so many people in a positive way it’s just beautiful to see and hear voice is so beautiful to listen to words fail me to express how much music help you and I just have goosebumps all over listen to this song 👌👍👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@beggargirlsm]

she is a master in her art she radiates beauty and perfection love and compassion I cannot love this enough never seen or heard such precision such soul and meaning in her singing !!

[@Anggiagiy]

Wow !!! Wonderfull song ! Indonesia for Gambia " maju terus " my sister

[@user-om8et9jr3v]

❤Bel hommage à l'Afrique par une belle personne ❤

[@abnernyaberi4790]

This song!...love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@judykraska400]

Who can sit or stand still with such music 🎶🔥💫🙏🌞🌞🌞

[@emmanuel-ho2mi]

queen of kora gambia

[@larzino9976]

Im from Algéria 🇩🇿 I love Gambia🇬🇲

[@muhamedjobe6541]

We love you too I'm a gambia i was in Algeria oran it's a lovely country

[@larzino9976]

thank you very much my friend

[@ebrihimasaidy1104]

We love too

[@laminemane122]

we love you so much as you love us

[@elhoussinemahhiti2080]

Love From Morocco to Gambia Brothers and Sisters.

[@rosmariebrandstetter4067]

This is the face of Africa...joy and good rhythmic and a wonderful voice...thanks

[@AeroAfricaGlobal]

Beautiful music and culture! This should be the sound track for many videos from Africa

[@joeduarte693]

Africa proud... Mama Africa... One love from Cap-Vert....

[@TheKEprince]

I loved when i saw the guys get on stage and she allowed it to proceed.....that's how you know someone is humble without ever meeting them.

[@musaahmed8635]

nice ya sister

[@ceekay2008100]

Where's security? Lol This won't happen in many places. I loved it too.

[@oma2635]

bey bey

[@kiangurajason793]

She actually invited them on stage, she beckoned them to join her. Her countrymen and women. Lovely!

[@laminsanyang20]

That's something Gambian music is use to that's why those people don't mind to go on stage .. check shows of like of Jaliba Kuyateh the best Kora player in the world.

[@momodoulaminsise6396]

Sure you wanna visit Gambia , 🇬🇲 we are here to always welcome you all to the smiling coast of Africa 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲 #proud Gambian

[@henrywolff489]

Sona, y're a beautiful gift for the whole world from heaven. God bless you 🙏and never stop to smile 🎉🎉and to sing. Your smile shows your noble beauty in and outside. All you are, wonderful 👏👏😘

[@Ohrwanda23]

NO WORDS CAN EXPLAIN HOW PROUD I AM FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING THOSE WHO CAPTURED AND SHARED THIS. SO HAPPY AND HEALED RIGHT NOW

[@alhadjindiaye2248]

Be proud of where you from I love Gambia from Senegal 👍

[@laras.5534]

I am. Carioca that was born in Rio de Janeiro.I adore this music...

[@EbrimaKassama-qg5yh]

Bota Gambia, sister, Ameen, and thanks for Italy man fell our vibz more respect him,

[@cathylopez1345]

I'm not African but have tears in my eyes... tears of joy and love ... African in my heart!!

[@kiangurajason793]

Mama Afrika loves you. God bless you.

[@cathylopez1345]

@@kiangurajason793 - thank you for saying that... It means a lot to me!

[@cathylopez1345]

@@kiangurajason793 and Blessings from New York

[@kiangurajason793]

@@cathylopez1345 Thanks a lot for all. Love from Kenya.

[@jaktatudu9433]

I am also not African... But have tears 😢😢in my eyes... Just like I have two waterfall in my eyes.. 😭😭😭😭

[@celsobarros1178]

Enough love I am from Guine Bissau and the Gambians are my brothers and sisters, it brings tears to my eyes, trying to go back before I die. Miss my mother Africa. Truth testament that the music was born in Africa, Africans were the first music instrument builders and musicians that the world ever seen.

[@dornixrex2818]

Celso Barros where do you live right now?

[@celsobarros1178]

@@dornixrex2818 Boston Massachusetts. Truly miss Africa, got tears coming down my yes.

[@jallowmamadou596]

Celso Barros you are welcome I’m a Gambian living right now in Bissau

[@celsobarros1178]

@@jallowmamadou596 Blessing my brother, nice to hear that, hopping to visit the Mother Land soon, been to long after I left it's about time for me to go visit you all brothers and sisters. Enough love all my African brothers and sisters.

[@jallowmamadou596]

Celso Barros yeah we all the same may God bless us your mother is nice to live

[@chakibramoul1714]

From algeria 🇩🇿... Amazing,..just amazing

[@marcialsamap2129]

le escucho desde Peru linda musica

[@drissejjilani133]

I am Moroccan I am proud of Africa

[@hamzazwin]

Wa3ra hadi 😁😁

[@PeterGarofalo]

I am English & I'm proud of Morocco & also Africa. (MOROCCO GATEWAY TO AFRICA)

[@pascalhenry8677]

You are not okay... Morocco Government are deporting West Africa people because of skin color. Black forever!!!

[@strategiesetdeveloppement2525]

@@PeterGarofalo MARO IS AFRICA ALSO AND NICE PANORAMA

[@strategiesetdeveloppement2525]

@@pascalhenry8677 HO HO HO NOT HIM , I HAVE MANY FRIEND FROM MOROCCO GOOD PEOPLES, I AM FROM SENEGAL, HIER WE LISTEN MUSIC NOT PROBLEM

[@wiliammalikk5482]

Lovely african woman all africa like your way to call gambia in the face of the whole world l'm senegalese but l love our friend and brother country gambia

[@alieubah671]

Senegalese never like Gambian you are pretending

[@alphabarry7181]

@@alieubah671 how dumb

[@saramadifofana751]

As a Mandinka from Sierra Leone, I feel so connected to this song and the singer, Sonnah Jobarteh ❤️

[@marciatinto6582]

This is so moving. I am in tears. I'm a fan from Trinidad and Tobago. 🇹🇹💕🙌🏾

[@annashivute5978]

Africa is beautiful.. I am always in tears when watching this

[@germinakoffi3429]

Je sus ivoirienne j'apprécie tellement tai chanson j'aime un jour te connaître ces Afrique qui gagne

[@komakechstephenkevin7936]

I also love your country. I was inspired through reading "Miguel Street" by V.S. Naipaul.

[@adelaidedesouza7297]

I love this Atmosphere, i'd love to visit Gambia. Lots of love from Braziiiiiiillll

[@sillahsuleyman1322]

Hy how are you

[@mitsushi0922]

わかる！！braziil Gambia love

[@wimcouzijn3627]

@@ArvindKumar-vy6rc en

[@fahadfaraj6474]

@@ArvindKumar-vy6rc whts the hell with u Indians u love every one even the known people stop misusing that word

[@dadobogbenakpon272]

Adélaïde, We will be happy to invite you in Benin Republic

[@blackafricano6469]

Love to my people, i am a fulani by tribe, love you Gambia, from Sudan

[@omarbah4798]

Jaaraama from Gambia my other brother from Sudan 🇬🇲❤️✌️

[@sirzabelruizbarrantes2666]

Hermoso ritmo y hermosa voz la esta señorita. Bien por África bien por Gambia.❤

[@cemilesoylu7311]

What would we be without the spirituality from Africa