29K views · 1.3K reactions |  Gambian musician Sona Jobarteh is the first woman to play the #kora professionally, breaking a male dominated tradition. She is now inspiring hundreds and popularizing this traditional and sacred instrument on the international stage. Story by Sophie Lamotte ⤵️ | Eye on Africa - France 24 | Facebook

Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso player of the kora, a traditional African instrument. Now one of the world's foremost kora players, her mastery is made more remarkable when considering how complex the instrument is. https://cbsn.ws/3AheyTQ | 60 Minutes

🔥 West African Kora master, Sona Jobarteh comes to ABQ on Oct. 20! 🌴 Sona is reputed for her skill as an instrumentalist, her distinctive voice, infectious melodies and her grace onstage, and she has rapidly achieved international success as a top class performer. The cousin of legendary artist, Toumani Diabaté, Sona is the first professional female Kora virtuoso to come from any of the West African Griot dynasties. She has been touring the world and was most recently interviewed on "60 Minute

3.6K views · 354 reactions | Sona Jobarteh is from a West African griot family. For centuries, griots have been musicians and storytellers. Women in griot families were traditionally singers, but only men were allowed to play the instruments. https://cbsn.ws/3g4IewG | 60 Minutes | Facebook

11K views · 52 reactions | Another gorgeous live session from WOMAD New Zealand - Sona Jobarteh with traditional Malian love song 'Jarabi' ('Beloved'). | RNZ Music | Facebook

10K views · 84 reactions | Sona Jobarteh, an acclaimed Gambian griot,...