SONA JOBARTEH

Thu, 28 Aug

Auditorium - Centre des arts

Fondation de l'Ecole Internationale de Genève

Preserving her musical past, Sona Jobarteh innovates to support a more humanitarian future. The spirit of Sona Jobarteh's musical works rests on the powerful shoulders of the West African griot tradition; she is a living archive of the Gambian people. With one ear on her family's historical reputation, another on her future legacy, and her heart in both places, she is now preparing a place for the next generation. Her singing and kora playing, leading her band, are directly derived from this tradition. The extent of her recognition today is attested by over 23 million views on YouTube and a considerable number on other digital platforms. This, despite singing in her native languages ​​and forging her own path in the music industry.