Sona Jobarteh & Band - Kora Music from West Africa

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  • čas přidán 24. 01. 2016
  • 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
    CZcams: / hfmfranzlisztweimar
    Recorded on July 1, 2015 at the "mon ami", Weimar
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  • @MasakoSakai1999
    @MasakoSakai1999 Před 4 měsíci +201

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

    • @alexabel8010
      @alexabel8010 Před 4 měsíci +4

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

    • @MasakoSakai1999
      @MasakoSakai1999 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@alexabel8010 Thank you 🇬🇧 UK! God save the King!

    • @TheVenicesound
      @TheVenicesound Před 3 měsíci +1

      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
      @TheHappyRedPanda Před 3 měsíci +1

      Me!

    • @ricardopitondo36901
      @ricardopitondo36901 Před 3 měsíci +5

      I love Asian and African Cultures. ❤❤❤

  • @modibokrumah5369
    @modibokrumah5369 Před 11 měsíci +460

    If you watching this heart touching performance in 2023 thumb 👍 up. Gambia and Africa is proud of Sona ❤

    • @user-en2kl6uh4x
      @user-en2kl6uh4x Před 9 měsíci +5

      je regarde depuis Liège Belgique !

    • @christophermitchum6829
      @christophermitchum6829 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Thanks, my friend 🎶👆

    • @dominiqueardilliez3300
      @dominiqueardilliez3300 Před 8 měsíci +6

      Oui de France :Que du bonheur ! ❤😊

    • @user-kr6ib7cy7y
      @user-kr6ib7cy7y Před 7 měsíci +7

      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
      @lavonageorge7274 Před 7 měsíci +4

  • @sergiubalint7266
    @sergiubalint7266 Před dnem

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Who's listening in 2024 ???? ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ThulaniLegoale
    @ThulaniLegoale Před dnem +2

    African people are amazingly talented and gifted praise be to God that i am a black man

  • @user-zl8fg3gj2n
    @user-zl8fg3gj2n Před měsícem +28

    Sending love from Morocco, what an amazing sounds!!! u have great taste of music if u're still listening to this in 2024

    • @rotatingmind
      @rotatingmind Před 22 dny +1

      It is timeless music, combining traditional and modern elements.

    • @djaon_djaon
      @djaon_djaon Před 10 dny

      هههههههه حتى انا مغربي يعجبني بحال هاد الاغاني ❤

  • @MrStatistik
    @MrStatistik Před 2 měsíci +16

    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.

  • @user-dg9yw8ek1c
    @user-dg9yw8ek1c Před 2 dny +2

    Il m'arrive rarement d'aimer un artiste pour son talent, mais Sona Jabarté est l'une des plus grandes incantatrices du monde contemporaine qui m'est arrivé de regarder et de surcroît l'une des meilleures koriste ou même la meilleure au monde. Je lui souhaite une très bonne carrière et longue vie, remplie d'amour de sagesse et d'expérience sans égales

  • @karenlynn374
    @karenlynn374 Před 7 hodinami

    I’m listening in 2024! This is FANTASTIC! I totally appreciate music from ALL AROUND the WORLD!! I could listen to a variety of WORLD MUSIC all day long. Again, thanks for sharing your spice of beautiful music ❤

  • @MADRETIERRALUISCASAS
    @MADRETIERRALUISCASAS Před rokem +151

    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.

  • @rachelwambui6087
    @rachelwambui6087 Před 4 lety +550

    Listening from East Africa. I don't understand a word...and yet i understand everything. Soul language. Love, love, love.

  • @rasbabea1
    @rasbabea1 Před 7 dny +1

    2024 still here, more love from kenya ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lasantiaguena9519
    @lasantiaguena9519 Před měsícem +8

    beautiful music
    hugs from Argentina

  • @zinaidah8364
    @zinaidah8364 Před 3 lety +68

    I Am Armenian and I Admire you Mother Africa .May your people live in JOY , Love you ALL ....🌎🌍🌏

    • @fitycent9431
      @fitycent9431 Před 3 lety

      Big up Armenia and say Hi to Artur Margaryan and Artur Sagarsyan. Tell Them They are Still Wanted in Kenya.

    • @albertokupa410
      @albertokupa410 Před 2 lety +1

      Barev @nger ies Argentinatzi em

    • @EvonneLindiwe
      @EvonneLindiwe Před 2 lety +2

      🙏🏿❤️

  • @mouradoufquir10
    @mouradoufquir10 Před 3 lety +526

    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
      @kadastou Před 3 lety +3

      It's the bass.

    • @gaessli6904
      @gaessli6904 Před 3 lety +18

      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 CZcams, she‘s great, her voice beautiful and she herself is a beauty too.
      I fully agree: God bless Africa and it‘s people !

    • @mouradoufquir10
      @mouradoufquir10 Před 3 lety +10

      @@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
      @johngarofano1895 Před 3 lety +10

      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
      @abderrahimelalami6708 Před 3 lety +9

      God bless Morocco 🇲🇦 and always Africa united,pan- africanism is the key,the political union of all the indigenous inhabitants of Africa.

  • @DereckTekere
    @DereckTekere Před 6 dny +1

    I never get tired of listening to this. Just how each instrument blends in so well. So beautiful. Years and years but I always come back to listen to this. Up there with the greats of Africa Ismael Lo, Salif Keita and others

  • @lucidclique4893
    @lucidclique4893 Před 6 měsíci +9

    THANK GOD I'M AFRICAN

    • @Calla57
      @Calla57 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I' m white😂

    • @ThulaniLegoale
      @ThulaniLegoale Před dnem

      Thank God for our aficaness

    • @ThulaniLegoale
      @ThulaniLegoale Před dnem

      I am of the colour of the soil a true son of the soil mayi buye I Africa

  • @wildbillchristiansen993
    @wildbillchristiansen993 Před 2 lety +33

    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

  • @badkittyTV
    @badkittyTV Před 3 lety +250

    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
      @kuwapa Před 3 lety +11

      Beautiful message, may your soul find much to sing about! 😊

    • @CarmenPoennighaus
      @CarmenPoennighaus Před 3 lety +7

      I wish you the best, dear soul.
      Who feels deep ,loves deep !

    • @klokjerond1967
      @klokjerond1967 Před 3 lety +7

      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
      @tulkmunny Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you..

    • @DopeDealerDorian
      @DopeDealerDorian Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you for writing this. ❤️❤️❤️ 😘 I can feel IT.

  • @nwadi6408
    @nwadi6408 Před 11 dny +6

    Black woman from the United States -so proud of this sister’s contribution to this art form. Peace to all!

    • @ThulaniLegoale
      @ThulaniLegoale Před dnem

      Peace be upon you my dearest sister we are united by the fact that we pledge alligance to africa our God given continent

  • @marianimmarianim4173
    @marianimmarianim4173 Před dnem +1

    Je découvre... C'est juste MAGNIFIQUE 😍 Merci à cette merveilleuse artiste 🙏

  •  Před 7 lety +27

    for me, sometimes music is like fire in Africa! I've been there (Cameroun, Benin...) and I love Africa. We are brothers: Brazil - Africa!!
    Thank you for this special music...real...from soul!
    KEMA!!!

  • @timniemi6045
    @timniemi6045 Před 3 lety +218

    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
      @merathegray Před 2 lety +9

      It really is a soul cleansing music and she is a GEM!🙏

    • @josefstaehlin5729
      @josefstaehlin5729 Před 2 lety +7

      thaths true that is soul got tears in my blues eyes

    • @alexandrzemlyanih2439
      @alexandrzemlyanih2439 Před 2 lety +9

      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
      @petrarobben3634 Před 2 lety +5

      QUEEN OF GAMBIA???

    • @averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139
      @averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139 Před 2 lety +1

      @@alexandrzemlyanih2439 Feminine "ancient power". (!). 🌱🌿

  • @hondevalleyboy6837
    @hondevalleyboy6837 Před 10 dny +1

    It was a pleasure to see this great artiste live on stage last night. Bucket list-like experience!

  • @ThulaniLegoale
    @ThulaniLegoale Před dnem +1

    I always gravitate towards organic and original authentic sounds of Mama African

  • @brian.branimirkurutchevich6812

    THIS MUSIC IS EXTREMELY INFECTIOUS FOR MY FEET,I COULD NOT STOP DANCING ,& I AM 71 YEARS OLD,BRAVO!!!

    • @bayediallodiagne7399
      @bayediallodiagne7399 Před 4 lety +1

      SONA angel thank you

    • @lightningbbee8646
      @lightningbbee8646 Před 4 lety +2

      Making me laugh funny to see 70year old dancing does are my grannies 😀😀😍

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 Před 4 lety +1

      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
      @toolguyslayer1 Před 4 lety

      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

    • @shellystewart2302
      @shellystewart2302 Před 11 dny

      @@lightningbbee8646Agelessness and timelessness have a beautiful sound producing dance… 💚💃🏻 🎶🪘🌹☀️

  • @benjamincarelse9722
    @benjamincarelse9722 Před 7 lety +49

    Sona, most authentic female musician ever heard, you vibrate Africa. The Creator in you n through you more n more, to highest manifestation, you are truly amazing, blessed and prosperous. I call on all of Africa to support Sona and her dream, let's buy her music. Sona continue in this authentic way of expressing Africa to the world, love your awesomeness!

  • @terilynncaine6238
    @terilynncaine6238 Před 2 měsíci +18

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

  • @nawanycathydunlap9047
    @nawanycathydunlap9047 Před 22 dny +1

    What a beautiful masterclass performance, reminds me of my cultural band music I did in 2012 and makes me feel special and recorgnize my strength as a traditional Artist, thank you so much sis Sona for this west African performance, really appreciate it.

  • @IyarSemel
    @IyarSemel Před 7 lety +139

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

  • @velilevezanotshulwana4113
    @velilevezanotshulwana4113 Před 7 lety +27

    Thanks Sona, beautiful music. Viva Africa!

  • @gabrielpicot8807
    @gabrielpicot8807 Před 8 měsíci +27

    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 !

  • @valeriegagelin4176
    @valeriegagelin4176 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Une grande Dame, et son orchestre, Magnifique!

  • @tesfatsiondominik
    @tesfatsiondominik Před 2 lety +1291

    Who is listening this wonderful music with me in 2021? It refreshes the soul and it never gets old.

  • @IsmailYusof797
    @IsmailYusof797 Před 7 lety +927

    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
      @gb8437 Před 6 lety +42

      Ismail Yusof Nobody needs to rule anything.

    • @housseinaynan5690
      @housseinaynan5690 Před 5 lety +12

      U are right they quick Love away while musicians tell Love stories

    • @dianespiwak8333
      @dianespiwak8333 Před 5 lety +5

      So true. So true!!!!

    • @jimicrawford8872
      @jimicrawford8872 Před 5 lety +27

      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
      @masssinghateh6235 Před 5 lety +8

      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

  • @cesarjackson4502
    @cesarjackson4502 Před 7 měsíci +30

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

  • @user-we4su6kw4r
    @user-we4su6kw4r Před 10 měsíci +33

    Music is an universal language… listening from Canada…. Excellent…

    • @colette3251
      @colette3251 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Nous regardons et écoutons les mêmes personnes... Nous avons de très bons goûts 🌞

  • @EugeneSkeef230650
    @EugeneSkeef230650 Před 7 lety +71

    Sona, this is so beautiful!!!!!!! Thanks for being an ambassador of African positivity...

  • @miguelfelix6648
    @miguelfelix6648 Před 5 lety +42

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

  • @MrJordi237
    @MrJordi237 Před 9 dny +2

    pure beauty of this beautiful culture of Africa, here enjoying it in Argentina.

  • @lafayettehargrove7959
    @lafayettehargrove7959 Před rokem +13

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

  • @pleasedz8748
    @pleasedz8748 Před 5 lety +20

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

  • @kchagen
    @kchagen Před rokem +211

    This is what the world needs. ...to slow down and be mesmerized by the serenity of this music.

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 Před rokem +5

      Ken, SOOOO right! From Temi, Hayward California USA 12/31/2022.

    • @isabell.4872
      @isabell.4872 Před rokem +5

      We need them here!

    • @titolespier4651
      @titolespier4651 Před rokem +5

      Your words resonated with my soul-spirit regarding Sona! Gracias

    • @noraaida1275
      @noraaida1275 Před rokem +3

      Yes, exactly ! We need this slow down and nice calm , for the spirit ! ⚘️⚘️🤝🙏

    • @noraaida1275
      @noraaida1275 Před rokem +2

      Yes ! 🌝

  • @stephenperret-gentil3871
    @stephenperret-gentil3871 Před 17 dny +1

    A wonderful video of excellent music from Gambia. Sona is impressive and I love the subtle percussion. The Kora gives the music a special feel and reminds me of when my father played the harp a long time ago.

  • @drizzledarapgod3381
    @drizzledarapgod3381 Před 5 měsíci +37

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

  • @twondifraw
    @twondifraw Před rokem +39

    I’m Ethiopian I’m loving the real music from the heart and soul magnifique excellent it gives me goosebumps wow deep in my heart.. ❤️❤️🔥🙏🙏🔥❤️❤️🇪🇹👏👏

  • @bahdembo1171
    @bahdembo1171 Před 2 lety +174

    Proud Gambian 🇬🇲🥰😍🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲
    Thanks Sona for raising our flag 🇬🇲so high

    • @hellsbellez
      @hellsbellez Před rokem +1

      ❤️

    • @Dbb27
      @Dbb27 Před rokem +2

      This music is so beautiful. Just discovered it. What a treasure.

    • @josealejandro2649
      @josealejandro2649 Před rokem +1

      True that. I love this woman

  • @luishenriquehotep34
    @luishenriquehotep34 Před 16 dny +1

    Pura harmonia! Percussão pesada, baixo marcando lindo, muito top a banda toda!!!
    Aqui do Brasil - Bahia - Salvador, saudando a africanidade existente em nós.

  • @cesarmachado8864
    @cesarmachado8864 Před měsícem +4

    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
      @MOUNTAINBOYAFRICA Před měsícem +1

      this makes me proud of being African,my dream is to visit Brazil one day

  • @BruceGoodwinMI
    @BruceGoodwinMI Před 3 lety +51

    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
      @izaelcorrea8244 Před 3 lety

      Francamente está difícil para mim desapegar desses africsnos são muitos bons em suas culturas

  • @elizabethnadurille1792
    @elizabethnadurille1792 Před 3 lety +51

    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
      @fayejackson4192 Před 2 lety

      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
      @paulrolfe1907 Před 2 lety

      Hypnotizing music 😁 that's the word I'm looking for 😁 thank you Elizabeth Nadurlle.

  • @254Original
    @254Original Před 5 měsíci +27

    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
      @cephasmee6456 Před 4 měsíci +1

      listen to Ballaké Sissoko - Nan Sira Madi as well. Check out Tiamane Diabate.

  • @misstee4662
    @misstee4662 Před rokem +12

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

  • @sandralopezrodriguez3331
    @sandralopezrodriguez3331 Před 7 lety +75

    Precious voice... lovely instruments... I even love the material of the clothes the musicians are wearing...You all look beautiful and please continue creating such angelical, full of unique rhythms music... It is adorable !!! Greetings from the Dominican Republic!

  • @honhil
    @honhil Před 7 lety +48

    Sans le web, je n'aurais jamais découvert ce groupe.
    Un grand bravo !

    • @gracielacastellano2432
      @gracielacastellano2432 Před 6 lety +2

      Gracias por esta magia!! Hermanados en la música y la belleza no existen fronteras. Somos todos hermanos! Viva Gambia viva Sora!

    • @user-jh5xk5jz7v
      @user-jh5xk5jz7v Před 2 měsíci

      Alexander. youtube

  • @coaltrallada8689
    @coaltrallada8689 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Nothing more nothing less. Just enough to exceeds to the dimension of timeless pantheon of grandiosities. Grand Diosa Sona thank you for such magic which I listen from Brazil and it crosses through my heart and soul in such a healing way of Grace. Sona Full of Grace ...and its magicians at your side bless up you all

  • @tatamejudogui
    @tatamejudogui Před 9 měsíci +15

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

  • @dennis4298
    @dennis4298 Před 7 lety +90

    A kora can calm the world down for me , tnx!

  • @entityrakx2431
    @entityrakx2431 Před 5 lety +19

    Yes as my brother says Bless Africa much Love from Haiti.
    Words don't do how listening to you makes my being feel any justice.
    Love Love Love your art

  • @gymboyy
    @gymboyy Před 7 měsíci +31

    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
      @Be1man Před 7 měsíci

      you will have a blast, have fun.

    • @law35penn
      @law35penn Před 6 měsíci +1

      Me too, the first note I heard from that guitar. I was mesmerized. They are incredible

  • @noraaida1275
    @noraaida1275 Před rokem +17

    ⚘️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 ! 🌄

  • @CozminVasile
    @CozminVasile Před 5 lety +577

    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
      @segunonanuga Před 4 lety +66

      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
      @yoya4766 Před 4 lety +13

      @@segunonanuga Agreed. It's primal at every level. The sound of nature and the sounds within human beings, like heart beat.

    • @andypeutherer4218
      @andypeutherer4218 Před 4 lety +17

      cozmin that was one of the best thinngs i have ever read mate

    • @JoStylin
      @JoStylin Před 4 lety +30

      I am an African that loves Romanian music, especially the Romani Gypsy sounds. I feel a connection when I hear Gypsy music.

    • @MrSoulx5
      @MrSoulx5 Před 4 lety

      5 minutes travel not worth it. Peace 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @xcalibour1278
    @xcalibour1278 Před 3 lety +292

    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
      @brisumoonah Před 3 lety +4

      Yes!!! I listen to this so often! It’s healing and calls me home

    • @thammer2000
      @thammer2000 Před 3 lety +1

      Whats the name of the drum is he beating with his fist?

    • @alayiti5739
      @alayiti5739 Před 3 lety

      Right on

    • @fiifianyimadu6118
      @fiifianyimadu6118 Před 3 lety +2

      That wrist movement in there huh... like he loosened the bolts and greased them

    • @franklinsmart6112
      @franklinsmart6112 Před 2 lety +1

      You get it!

  • @Qagnewaragaw251
    @Qagnewaragaw251 Před 10 měsíci +10

    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!

  • @karlmeyer6916
    @karlmeyer6916 Před 29 dny +1

    Heu guys, I feel like the drummer hasn't been praised enough! That guy is madly good with a constant natural cool grin on his face!

  • @Discoverwithme2023
    @Discoverwithme2023 Před 3 lety +51

    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

  • @ceciliagranados6989
    @ceciliagranados6989 Před 7 lety +80

    The whole band is outstanding, but she,s simply amazing !

  • @IlemonaJamesAtuluku
    @IlemonaJamesAtuluku Před rokem +3

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

  • @pascallagrelle4747
    @pascallagrelle4747 Před rokem +12

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

  • @sonjabose4842
    @sonjabose4842 Před 5 lety +20

    This! can hear and watch this over and over again. The music touches me deep down my soul. There is so much Beauty and kindness in the music, the faces, the interaction between the musicians.
    Thank you Sona and Band!

  • @sheila7475
    @sheila7475 Před 2 lety +131

    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
      @Purplehorsey Před 2 lety +5

      Hey Sheila, I pray for your healing ❤‍🩹

    • @JiJiJolieeee
      @JiJiJolieeee Před 2 lety +1

      I wish you a fast healing and happy life 💜 much love from Paris

    • @TheVow2024
      @TheVow2024 Před 2 lety +1

      Sending you hugs, love, and God's manifestation of Divine Healing, Amen 🙏

    • @Beechtwa
      @Beechtwa Před 2 lety +3

      Many blessings upon you and yours, Sheila. Be well.

    • @emilygilliard3213
      @emilygilliard3213 Před 2 lety +2

      Praying for your complete healing and total restoration .

  • @samblack5983
    @samblack5983 Před rokem +8

    I'm from Algeria love so much this music

  • @cheikhdiouf4594
    @cheikhdiouf4594 Před 4 lety +25

    Who listening this songs in 2020 , very rich ,,God bless you and your team, from Senegal

  • @reallifevibes4774
    @reallifevibes4774 Před 5 lety +23

    I love the way she dress. She dresses like A WOMAN
    Her songs are beautiful. God bless you more

  • @kathyc106
    @kathyc106 Před 9 měsíci +8

    i am from philadelphia and watching a 60 minutes segment. sona, you are so talented ;)

  • @Lovebeautyrocks
    @Lovebeautyrocks Před rokem +4

    I’m listening in2023 absolutely beautiful

  • @franciscolerche5113
    @franciscolerche5113 Před 7 lety +26

    this is incredibly beautiful. Without the african influence in music I wouldn't have choose to study and dedicate my life to music, its the part that I most like from music. Thank you africa, I hope one day Europe and the occident pay for the historical disasters

  • @MatthiasKletzsch
    @MatthiasKletzsch Před 7 lety +36

    Fantastic! This is what makes the Internet and CZcams so special. Thanks

  • @Burcaawi2010
    @Burcaawi2010 Před 10 měsíci +9

    I have just discovered Sona and her band ACCIDENTALLY.. It is really amazing unique African music 🎶 I have never heard before. Honestly I can't stay away from this special music. I am African from Somaliland living in the US

    • @yussifbassit709
      @yussifbassit709 Před 10 měsíci +2

      It's amazing. Her art embodies the universality of music.

    • @marvavandyke1559
      @marvavandyke1559 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Today I decided I wanted to hear some drumming. These beautiful people with their awesome music pooped up after I listened to my one hour of drumming. I’m hooked 😊Their energy is amazing. ❤🙌🏿🙌🏿🧘🏿‍♂️✨🌟🎶😍✊🏾

  • @kajaldas1950
    @kajaldas1950 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Beautiful things originate from Africa. I

  • @salieujalloh2561
    @salieujalloh2561 Před 3 lety +16

    Sona and band deserves the Grammys. Her timber is unique to the world, am sure anyone can appreciate the richness of the sounds and yes it is typical of the kora in West Africa. Hers is just of the highest of good value music.

  • @moustaphawaberi3524
    @moustaphawaberi3524 Před 7 lety +144

    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
      @elisepinners Před 6 lety +6

      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 CZcams sites w very good kora music

    • @alineschmitz7598
      @alineschmitz7598 Před 6 lety +2

      c'est du woloff Guinée Konakri

    • @Yuzvashevskaya
      @Yuzvashevskaya Před 6 lety +3

      Konakri --in my heart

    • @orangemoonglows2692
      @orangemoonglows2692 Před 6 lety +3

      list the sites please. thx.

    • @MOCKANTE
      @MOCKANTE Před 6 lety +7

      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

  • @SamuelLipscomb-bt1io
    @SamuelLipscomb-bt1io Před 6 měsíci +4

    Wow, wow,wow, she can really drive the soul home, she! Is a real good gentle master. Bless all of her mother's! What a blessing!

  • @user-zm2bv1oc9k
    @user-zm2bv1oc9k Před 10 měsíci +4

    Listening from South Africa, she is the best!

  • @edouarddeflandre
    @edouarddeflandre Před 7 lety +62

    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
      @edmondrenelle5249 Před 5 lety

      Edouard Deflandre nhujnjninji

    • @geronimoheavyshadow5046
      @geronimoheavyshadow5046 Před 4 lety

      En en 2020 on est encore là

    • @giniea9982
      @giniea9982 Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @adamajanneh1998
    @adamajanneh1998 Před rokem +34

    Tears of joy dripping down my face from the effects of the songs by the Jobarteh family reminiscent of songs of The Mali Empire revisted. The Jobarteh family makes us all proud. Alhamdulilah. Thank you.
    .
    .

  • @robinharley3533
    @robinharley3533 Před 2 měsíci +3

    God bless this beautiful Gambian lady, Sona Jobarteh, and her band, God bless Africa!

  • @camloff
    @camloff Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wonderful west African group and so nice sound. Lovely SONA voice and the KORA instrument complement.
    I am from Cabo Verde (with great music) , SVicente Island.

  • @senoritaaprosarmosti4573
    @senoritaaprosarmosti4573 Před 7 lety +43

    Just had a 1-hour-2-minute-54-second-trip to Africa...
    Greetings from Greece!

  • @grandpink
    @grandpink Před 7 lety +25

    Incredible band ! Sénégal is waiting for you !

  • @darktissmey4364
    @darktissmey4364 Před 11 měsíci +17

    Who listening this beautiful music like me in 2023?

  • @nicolasmartineau7611
    @nicolasmartineau7611 Před 10 měsíci +21

    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 😊

  • @lekhbhatta3815
    @lekhbhatta3815 Před 3 lety +18

    Listening from Nepal 🇳🇵 beautiful music

    • @davidjames8234
      @davidjames8234 Před 3 lety +2

      How can you not love a heart a soul and a spirit as beautiful as hers the music makes you feel and reflect deep down which is what music is supposed to do

  • @yatel1060
    @yatel1060 Před 3 lety +27

    Sending love and gratitude from Morocco 🙏❤️ Go Africa !

  • @jean-francoisvizieres2576
    @jean-francoisvizieres2576 Před 3 měsíci +1

    merveilleux concert. Tout y est, la magie d'une musique qui vous transporte loin. Cette chanteuse , belle, une voix, des compositions, Sona Jobarteh, , tantôt à la kora ( elle en joue divinement) , parfois à la guitare acoustique , superbe, et des musiciens incroyables, le bassiste, un tempo étonnant, et ce percussioniste. Le public suit, chante, écoute, Un moment inoubliable

  • @sribanon9464
    @sribanon9464 Před 7 lety +56

    Africa is good. I love africa

    • @heinw.8160
      @heinw.8160 Před 6 lety +2

      Sri Banon yes...Sister. Africa is your mother Earht, your Roots. I love mother Africa. Amen!

    • @ParalyticAngel
      @ParalyticAngel Před 6 lety +4

      The whole world should love and care for Africa.
      And all the Imperialists there should must go home.
      Africa itself is able to survive and go to better tomorrows, if the Imperialists don't fight for Africas ressources.
      And btw. its genetically proven that the whole mankinds origin comes from Africa.
      So I hope that the mankind will show more respect to its origin.
      May Allah protect Africa.
      I am a muslim and a Turk, and completely normal that I love Africa and its people.

    • @EPIC_CITIES
      @EPIC_CITIES Před 6 lety +2

      Sri Banon she's from my country The Gambia

    • @arushanioshaka5600
      @arushanioshaka5600 Před 5 lety +2

      . salam agree my friend we should unite to help the motherland greeting from Rwanda

    • @cccmmm99
      @cccmmm99 Před 3 lety +2

      I love África too.
      I have been before in The Gambia country of origin of Jobarteh.
      Im Mexican.

  • @andresrobayo5139
    @andresrobayo5139 Před 5 lety +191

    Long life to African people, the richness of caribbean culture wouldn't be anything without you, greetings from Colombia!

    • @tanguytangishaka3337
      @tanguytangishaka3337 Před 5 lety +9

      at least you, you understand that! The root

    • @sojournerbliss7015
      @sojournerbliss7015 Před 4 lety +3

      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
      @arushanioshaka5600 Před 4 lety

      👍👍👍

    • @CrackkedMycelium
      @CrackkedMycelium Před 4 lety +6

      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
      @steveegallo3384 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sojournerbliss7015 -- De acuerdísimo.....Saludos desde Tepoztlán!

  • @BoogieBeats
    @BoogieBeats Před 3 měsíci +3

    Much Love from The Nethrlands 2 Sona Jobarteh & Band - Kora Music from West Africa ! 🙂

  • @winniesandhu5903
    @winniesandhu5903 Před 10 měsíci +8

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

  • @domingosadrianoafonso5127
    @domingosadrianoafonso5127 Před 5 lety +18

    Long live the great Queens and Kings of Africa 's music. The diversity and richness of our culture is something that we all Africans should be very proud of.

  • @YourBuddyCharityVlog4032
    @YourBuddyCharityVlog4032 Před 3 lety +87

    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.