I love people who love and show their culture and tradition anywhere they are no matter what.....that's why the first day I know about Sona was so inspired and proud of her
Great to see that she grasp and understand, that which she has been entrusted with, and has made the commitment, to fulfill and carry on the tradition and legacy of her culture and her ancestors. That's what she radiates, and that's why she glows with such a powerful and beautiful Aura. She is not just a musician, but a teacher and a messenger. God bless. 🙏
A few Years ago I was in Gambia. For the first time in my live I was affortunated to hear and speak to a Koraplayer somewhere in the ¨(tourist)jungle¨...They had to drive me to Dakkar to buy some kora cd´s. I was unable to left West Afrika whitout. And now I discover Sona. A land that makes such a music, can´t be bad. Marvellous people.
The music and rhythm from the kora and the connection to Africa went through my body when she played the instrument. I went want to learn as much about this true musician, the cultural history of the instruments, and music families of historical ancient Africa as possible. Sona Jobarteh is a well-trained artist and musician. Not some generic dancer or singer created by the music industry. Her music and artistry is amazing!
My god it feels good to know that a human being is creating beautiful music for something deeper than the "self" or money, rather for the future instead.
In this way it remains pure. The art of the culture is sacred so to preserve its legacy is a beautiful thing. It is a beautiful instrument handed down by beautiful people. I love the language. Totally agree with you on this thing very much. Blessings and peace to 🇬🇲 and her traditions and beloved people.
You either didn't listen or ignored the significance of what she said. I love her music, but she said that music was created for Kings, royalty and the privileged. Kings, royalty and the privileged are NOT deeper than anything. And the only reason that she learned to play the kora was because she was born into a privileged family. The "Griyo" families she talked about passed it on only to members of privileged families, but hopefully the students she teaches are not all from privileged families. Hopefully she has passed the future of it to some impoverished peasants, but I doubt it. The rich and the connected seem to always get everything.
@@navigator3744 The eternal socialist! Is it a crime to be priviledged.? Now you lost the privilege to influence her to teach the impoverished kids. Even if she does, you might still doubt her motives. I say that because you already negative that she is born into a privileged family !
@@navigator3744 I would like to correct you here. If I understand what you are trying to say, it’s not like you have to be privileged to learn the music. Being griot is not being privileged. Most of their kids follow the tradition. When it comes to griot families in africa there is no poverty or privilege or being rich. The griots griots kids grow up with their parents singing and playing instruments around them and they teach their kids. All boys plays an instrument either guitar, drums, Kora, balafon. Tamani. Flute or ngoni. The music is not play just for royalty, it’s for the whole society. ( I’m sorry I have to say that griots are lower cast like the blacksmiths and people who work with leather. They sing for the nobles, praise them and get money. That’s how they make money and many are very rich nowaday, and I’m sure most of the students in her school in africa are from griot families because I know the nobles ( sorry) won’t allow their kids to sing or play instruments. That’s ok in Europe but not in the Mandé tradition. Griots are bien griots, like filaniw are born Fulani to be cattle owners, Bambaras to be farmers, sarakole to be merchants, .... everyone has a place in the society . It’s different from some other countries and Europe but not in a few part in africa, like Mali, Guinee, part of Senegal and Gambia , Ivory Coast, burkina and maybe mauritania
5:40-6;40 was my best moment in this interview, watching you play the kora with such passion is so inspiring Sona you are a blessing to West Africa, we love you!!!
I have never been more proud to be an African. Am originally from Nigeria, but live in the U.S. I have fallen in love with few African Musicians that I don't even understand the language their music is being sang in. However, the beauty and how I feel when I listen is so unexplainable. Sona' Jobarteh's music is one and another musician I would recommend you check out is a man by Oliver Mtukudzi from zimbabwe. Beautiful music. Love my Africa!!!
It is interesting that West African traditional music shares so much with Indian classical music, there are some scales and tunes that are quite similar, and the learning tradition is also the same, i.e, passed on from elders to the next generation, in an oral fashion, no written pieces. I had a chance to meet N'Faly Kouyate , another modern kora player from Guinea Conakry, and expressed my appreciation for this form of music, and he was really happy to hear that!
This is great. She is not only beautiful outside, she is inside too. Look at how decent she is in her attire, portraying the beauty of Africa. She is really a princess. She is the kind of celebrities we need in Africa to change the mindset of many young Africans who do not see anything good in Africa. More power to your elbow Sona.
Bonsoir, J'habite en Guadeloupe ( it's a French West Indies Country). J'aime beaucoup votre musique et votre investissement, et implication dans les problèmes des enfants de votre pays.
Sama Gawlo. Jaaraama. I saw a kora player In the gambia He was so good The people dashed him With so much money that he was buried in it. He was like an Mandingo Jimi Hendrix, playing it Behind his head, laid on The ground playing it to the sky. Only thing you saw was his hands Strumming from beneath the money , He was that wonderful!
Sidiki Dembele gave us a wonderufl Griot session in Manchester and your Kora music sounds very similar it is such deep soulful sounds it can not be explained and I would fall asleep forever if this is the sound of the Universe for a million years after I fall... Massive love :)
Am always proud of her as a Gambian on what she enjoys doing and finally taking it as a career very successful for that matter. She is intelligent one of a kind. Her dress ever modest.
Soo beautiful. Also the finest drums are from west Africa, I remember how soothing the drums rhythms from nearby village use to at night when I lived in Nigeria
When I heard the sound of the Kora it made me cry hearing such a beautiful sound. I'm an acoustic guitar player. Love her music and message she shares.
Sona is just as beautiful as the music she plays ☺🙏
Yes 🤔
The beauty within her is magnificent
Gambian and British mix
She is beautiful princess
Not to mention her superiors intelligence, so sophisticated yet humble, what a great human beings, we love you Sona
she is obviously incredibly thoughtful and intelligent, a fantastic ambassador as well as musician
Who’s watching this in 2020 👍?
I really like ❤️❤️her, she’s so natural
What a talented, articulate, dignified, regal, beautiful woman, right down to the bottom of her soul. An extraordinary presence.
I love people who love and show their culture and tradition anywhere they are no matter what.....that's why the first day I know about Sona was so inspired and proud of her
this woman is a real princess by any standards-u-tube can be amazing
Sona you make mandigo community so proud around world thanks god bless you form guinea
Sona jobarteh made me very proud to be a Gambian and African in general.. much love
Great to see that she grasp and understand, that which she has been entrusted with, and has made the commitment, to fulfill and carry on the tradition and legacy of her culture and her ancestors. That's what she radiates, and that's why she glows with such a powerful and beautiful Aura. She is not just a musician, but a teacher and a messenger. God bless. 🙏
I love that she stands for somsome etching greater than herself. She always represents Gambia and Africa.
She is Beautiful, Talented and a Package
TWO GORGEOUS WOMEN
Allen Higginbottom .. she’s amazing I’m proud of her doing big things for Gambia 🇬🇲 blessings sona
She's my best friends mum
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Who of them?
Absolutely beautiful Queens. Loved the entire interview & music.😚❤💕
Thanks for teaching and carrying our tradition to the next level!
A few Years ago I was in Gambia. For the first time in my live I was affortunated to hear and speak to a Koraplayer somewhere in the ¨(tourist)jungle¨...They had to drive me to Dakkar to buy some kora cd´s. I was unable to left West Afrika whitout. And now I discover Sona. A land that makes such a music, can´t be bad. Marvellous people.
The music and rhythm from the kora and the connection to Africa went through my body when she played the instrument. I went want to learn as much about this true musician, the cultural history of the instruments, and music families of historical ancient Africa as possible. Sona Jobarteh is a well-trained artist and musician. Not some generic dancer or singer created by the music industry. Her music and artistry is amazing!
My god it feels good to know that a human being is creating beautiful music for something deeper than the "self" or money, rather for the future instead.
Educating for future generatións! That s legacy !!
In this way it remains pure. The art of the culture is sacred so to preserve its legacy is a beautiful thing. It is a beautiful instrument handed down by beautiful people. I love the language. Totally agree with you on this thing very much. Blessings and peace to 🇬🇲 and her traditions and beloved people.
You either didn't listen or ignored the significance of what she said. I love her music, but she said that music was created for Kings, royalty and the privileged. Kings, royalty and the privileged are NOT deeper than anything. And the only reason that she learned to play the kora was because she was born into a privileged family. The "Griyo" families she talked about passed it on only to members of privileged families, but hopefully the students she teaches are not all from privileged families. Hopefully she has passed the future of it to some impoverished peasants, but I doubt it. The rich and the connected seem to always get everything.
@@navigator3744 The eternal socialist! Is it a crime to be priviledged.? Now you lost the privilege to influence her to teach the impoverished kids. Even if she does, you might still doubt her motives. I say that because you already negative that she is born into a privileged family !
@@navigator3744 I would like to correct you here. If I understand what you are trying to say, it’s not like you have to be privileged to learn the music. Being griot is not being privileged. Most of their kids follow the tradition. When it comes to griot families in africa there is no poverty or privilege or being rich. The griots griots kids grow up with their parents singing and playing instruments around them and they teach their kids. All boys plays an instrument either guitar, drums, Kora, balafon. Tamani. Flute or ngoni. The music is not play just for royalty, it’s for the whole society. ( I’m sorry I have to say that griots are lower cast like the blacksmiths and people who work with leather. They sing for the nobles, praise them and get money. That’s how they make money and many are very rich nowaday, and I’m sure most of the students in her school in africa are from griot families because I know the nobles ( sorry) won’t allow their kids to sing or play instruments. That’s ok in Europe but not in the Mandé tradition. Griots are bien griots, like filaniw are born Fulani to be cattle owners, Bambaras to be farmers, sarakole to be merchants, .... everyone has a place in the society . It’s different from some other countries and Europe but not in a few part in africa, like Mali, Guinee, part of Senegal and Gambia , Ivory Coast, burkina and maybe mauritania
5:40-6;40 was my best moment in this interview, watching you play the kora with such passion is so inspiring Sona you are a blessing to West Africa, we love you!!!
what is the specific music called i want to hear more
We Gambians are proud of you sona😘😘😘😘
Sona....from morocco....we love u and we love ur music even we do not understand the words..without video clips,we love..keep going
I have never been more proud to be an African. Am originally from Nigeria, but live in the U.S. I have fallen in love with few African Musicians that I don't even understand the language their music is being sang in. However, the beauty and how I feel when I listen is so unexplainable. Sona' Jobarteh's music is one and another musician I would recommend you check out is a man by Oliver Mtukudzi from zimbabwe. Beautiful music. Love my Africa!!!
It is interesting that West African traditional music shares so much with Indian classical music, there are some scales and tunes that are quite similar, and the learning tradition is also the same, i.e, passed on from elders to the next generation, in an oral fashion, no written pieces. I had a chance to meet N'Faly Kouyate , another modern kora player from Guinea Conakry, and expressed my appreciation for this form of music, and he was really happy to hear that!
This is great. She is not only beautiful outside, she is inside too. Look at how decent she is in her attire, portraying the beauty of Africa. She is really a princess. She is the kind of celebrities we need in Africa to change the mindset of many young Africans who do not see anything good in Africa. More power to your elbow Sona.
Although she was born and grown-up in UK, yet her accent is unique as her music
What a divine African Queen. Beautiful in every aspect
You are so amazing Sona.. I can't stop listening to your beautiful voice and watching you playing the Kora.👍🏾
this instrument is something else, please i want to belong to the griot family to listen to this all the time
A tua maneira de falar e de cantar é cativante entra direto na alma das pessoas eu pessoalmente adoro!!!! Deus te abençoe as maiores felicidades 🇵🇹
African gold coin. I love you alot from India
Your Cora makes my skin trembles. And makes me think beyond planet earth. Thank you Sona. You're my favorite.
Awesome interview 👌👍🎶🎵 I loved it and learned lots on this part of Africa's riches.
Divine music. Both women are queens!
Bonsoir,
J'habite en Guadeloupe ( it's a French West Indies Country). J'aime beaucoup votre musique et votre investissement, et implication dans les problèmes des enfants de votre pays.
Instrumento maravilloso!!!! Gracias por tu música Sona!! Desde Argentina, Sudamérica
Si Edita
Sublime chanteuseet musicienne , et femme magnifique avec une grande dignité .
She is absolutely talented and very beautiful personality ❤ Keep the African spirit going, I am your huge fan!!
Su musica, su voz, su porte, su originalidad, su dulzura la hace única, una verdera joya mundial
What a beautiful interview. Thanks to all.
Beautiful women. And I'm talking physically as well as mentally.
She literally born with this talent 💯❤❤❤❤
Very talented lady that feels the vibes of West Africa. 5:44 is stunning in its simplistic beauty! All the best to Sona.
Sona is an unusual African who takes pride in her heritage. Sona you should be the African Ambassador AT LARGE! I hope AU is watching!!
Sama Gawlo.
Jaaraama.
I saw a kora player
In the gambia He was
so good
The people dashed him
With so much money
that he was buried in it.
He was like an Mandingo
Jimi Hendrix, playing it
Behind his head, laid on
The ground playing it
to the sky. Only thing
you saw was his hands
Strumming from beneath
the money ,
He was that wonderful!
He might be jaliba kuyateh
This is so beautiful and wonderful from Gambia. Thanks lot!
I discover sona yesterday and I really appreciate your music and your inspiration. Be strong !!!
Just happened across Sona's offerings and having a lot of inspiration from her story. Cheers Sona!
proud of you sono
Thank you
you are so inspiring .. I just love you so much Sona Jobarteh !
Good interview. I just discovered this musician today, and after binge watching her videos for the last couple of hours it was nice to hear her speak.
A beautiful video,love from heart.
We love you sona 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🙏
Great interview!
Awesome interview. Customs and traditions are very important in my culture so to hear her speak about her culture and family was so cool.
Kora is the voice of History
A LUTA CONTINUA
Love you Sona Jabarteh❤❤❤
this is so beautiful
Everything about this woman exudes beauty, her talent, her voice... Everything
Informative & phenomenal interview with two dynamic women representing The Motherland.
My God she play that with so much lov ... u can tell when someone lov they’re Instrument...God bless u🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
You are truly a rare gem Sona. God bless you!
Nuff love and respect to every talented.
Sidiki Dembele gave us a wonderufl Griot session in Manchester and your Kora music sounds very similar it is such deep soulful sounds it can not be explained and I would fall asleep forever if this is the sound of the Universe for a million years after I fall... Massive love :)
Beautiful
beautiful music, beautiful person
Only a lovely person like her can absorb and carry such a lovely traditional music.
I'm in LOVE.
Am always proud of her as a Gambian on what she enjoys doing and finally taking it as a career very successful for that matter. She is intelligent one of a kind. Her dress ever modest.
Absolutely inspiring.
Absolutely in love with Sona, she's not only an example for women, but to everyone. Her music is as beautiful and deep as herself.
This sound bring me back to my land home africa
Sona you’re such amazing🇬🇲
Living legend
Wow, what an amazing Queen...🙏
Soo beautiful. Also the finest drums are from west Africa, I remember how soothing the drums rhythms from nearby village use to at night when I lived in Nigeria
So beautifully
So beautiful!
The way that it touches me never changed
Griot, Not just musics, history too. THe most of the times. They were keeper of the history of the tribe.
When I heard the sound of the Kora it made me cry hearing such a beautiful sound. I'm an acoustic guitar player. Love her music and message she shares.
Love love her
Sooo beautiful...
Very nice and keep the momentum always we loves you Sona i am also a Gambian
Beautiful sound. Every traditional musical instrument has its own sound and stimulates our imagination.
She is a rare Gift to the World around us 👑
Good players ,Sonah's so beautiful woman too!!
Love you Sona ❤
welldone sister I'm proud of you God Bless Mandé people
The kora is so great sounding. Be bless Sona !
This woman is a visionary (/Cultural Ambassador) and a game changer. Cultural preservation is an African thing! Viva Sona!
Yo amo a esta mujer. Amor su musica!!! ♩❤♩👌
That instrument always feels my heart with emotions, always get me sentimental
Amazing voice, amazing instrument, congratulations to your special talents.
Jambo !
The power that Music and New vision can bring into being!
so much beauty on very different levels.
Sona Im in love with your music ....
Muchas bendiciones para ella algún día quisiera conocer en persona me gusta la música es un aliento para el alma gracias por su creacion
I feel inspired keep it up.
Mrs A.
Wow, she is so interestingly powerful and respectful of her culture and heritage.
Listening your interview I get peace that this is a gem you speak easily. I love you in all justice.
--- A viewer
So proud of you Sona ❤️👌🏽🙏🏾
I really love this lady , because of her I will surely go to Gambia