Sona Jobarteh
Sona Jobarteh is a prominent Gambian kora player and singer, celebrated for her exceptional talent and contributions to African music. She will be performing at the Kriol Jazz Festival 2025, marking a significant appearance that has been long anticipated.
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Sona Jobarteh is a pioneering Gambian composer and the first professional female kora player.
Avant de revenir en concert cet hiver à Grasse et à La Seyne, Ballaké Sissoko et Piers Faccini nous ont parlé de leur amitié musicale
Monaco· 2025-07-20
Sona Jobarteh is one of the artists invited to the Mimo festival.
Palcos da semana: entre voltas, encontros e gritos, ordem para festivalar | P2
Portugal· 2025-07-13
Dr. Sona Jobarteh was officially honoured during a prestigious awards dinner for her global influence and promotion of the Gambia through music and cultural advocacy.
Sona Jobarteh appointed as GTBoard roaming ambassador
Gambia· 2025-07-07
Sona Jobarteh is a renowned African artist known for her powerful voice and unique kora playing.
“Independance” de Mário Lúcio invadiu a Pracinha da Escola Grande
Cabo Verde· 2025-04-12
Sona Jobarteh is scheduled to perform at the festival.
14ª Edição do Kriol Jazz Festival começa com homenagem ao saxofonista TotinhoCabo Verde· 2025-04-11
Sona Jobarteh is a Gambian artist performing at the festival.
“O Kriol Jazz é um festival da Praia e pensado para a Praia”Cabo Verde· 2025-04-10
Sona Jobarteh, a Gambian artist, is scheduled to perform at the festival.
Kriol Jazz Festival leva workshop/masterclass à Universidade Jean PiagetCabo Verde· 2025-04-10
Sona Jobarteh is a highlight of the Kriol Jazz Festival after the Atlantic Music Expo.
Atlantic Music Expo anima a partir de hoje a cidade da PraiaCabo Verde· 2025-04-07
Sona Jobarteh is one of the artists performing at the festival.
Harmonia estranha roubo de bilhetes do Kriol Jazz na Livraria Nhô EugénioCabo Verde· 2025-04-03
Sona Jobarteh is known worldwide for being a great kora player and will perform at the festival.
Mário Lúcio, Nancy Vieira, Sona Jobarteh e Bonga no Kriol Jazz Festival 2025Cabo Verde· 2025-02-20