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Sona Jobarteh
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Sona Jobarteh (born 1983[1]) is a Gambian multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer. She is from one of the five principal kora-playing griot families of West Africa, and is the first female professional kora player[1][2] to come from a griot family. She is the cousin of the celebrated kora player Toumani Diabaté, and is the sister of the diaspora kora player Tunde Jegede.[3]
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![]() Sona Jobarteh at the Aid for Trade Global Review in 2017 | |
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Born | (1983-10-17) 17 October 1983 (age 40) London, England |
Origin | The Gambia |
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Occupation(s) | musician |
Instrument(s) | Kora, voice, guitar, cello |
Years active | 1987–present |
Labels | African Guild |
Website | sonajobarteh |
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