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Sona Jobarteh: The First Female Griot Kora Virtuoso | Live at Grand Performances

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Rooted in the West African Griot Tradition, Sona preserves her musical past while innovating for a more humanitarian future.

Rooted in the West African Griot Tradition, Sona preserves her musical past while innovating for a more humanitarian future. She proves that authenticity and heritage have no borders. 🌍🎼 "Sona Jobarteh is Africa’s first female griot kora virtuoso, and also a fine singer and composer, blending traditional music, blues, and Afro-pop to impressive effect." – Robin Denselow, The Guardian🎶✨ #sonajobarteh #koravirtuoso #GriotTradition #westafricanmusic #culturalheritage #kora #grandperformances
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Grand Performances
Uploaded
26 February 2025
Duration
37 seconds
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