(headline image: Toumani and Sidiki Diabate – Photo by Youri Lenquette) The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions,…
The Kora: West Africa’s Cherished 21-Stringed Harp-Lute
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Old Town School of Folk Music Reveals 2023 World Music Wednesdays
Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music has announced the upcoming 2023 season of World Music Wednesdays. The series presents a weekly showcase of world…
World Music Institute Announces Winter-Spring 2022 Season
World Music Institute (WMI) is celebrating its 37th year in New York City with some of the finest artists in the current world music scene.…
Kora Master Sona Jobarteh to Perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City
Gambian singer, kora master, and multi-instrumentalist Sona Jobarteh is set to perform on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan, New…
Kora Trailblazer Sona Jobarteh to Perform at Milton Court in London
Sona Jobarteh, a Gambian singer and skilled kora player is set to perform on Sunday, November 28, at Milton Court Concert Hall. Sonah and her…
Africa on the Square returns to London in 2018
Music festival Africa on the Square will returns to of London’s Trafalgar Square on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from noon to 6:00 pm. The free…
Gambian Kora Pioneer and Griot Sona Jobarteh to Perform at The ArtsCenter
Sona Jobarteh, the first female kora virtuosa from a legendary jali (griot) family is set to perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Caroilina. Sona…
Artist Profiles: Sona Jobarteh
Maya Sona Jobarteh was born in London in 1983. She is the first professional female kora player. Sona is part of the Jobarteh/Diabaté family of…
Africa Oyé Festival Begins Today at Liverpool’s Sefton Park
Africa Oye, the UK’s biggest free festival of music and culture from Africa and the Diaspora, will take place at Sefton Park on June 18th…