Sona Jobarteh & Band - Kora Music from West Africa

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2016
  • Tracklist: 0:00 Jarabi | 10:06 Mamamuso | 16:52 Kaira | 24:40 Gainaako | 34:02 Kanu | 44:24 Saya | 49:30 Bannaya
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    Sona Jobarteh performed in Weimar on invitation of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar and its UNESCO Chair of Transcultural Music Studies (TMS). The TMS Chair regularly invites artists to bring the musicology students into contact with various musical cultures for inspiration and exchange. For further information visit www.hfm-weimar.de/tms.
    Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a west African Griot family. The Kora is one of the most important instruments belonging to the Manding peoples of West Africa (Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau). It belongs exclusively to griot families, and usually only men who are born into these families have the right to take up the instrument professionally. Sona Jobarteh combines various genres of African Music and western musical elements.
    Sonah Jobarteh - Acoustic Guitar/ Kora/ Vocals
    Maurice Brown - Acoustic Guitar
    Andi McLean - Electric Bass/ BVs
    Mouhamadou Sarr - Djembe/ Congas/ Calabash/ BVs
    University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar:
    Website: www.hfm-weimar.de
    Instagram: / hfmweimar
    Facebook: / hfmweimar
    RUclips: / hfmfranzlisztweimar
    Recorded on July 1, 2015 at the "mon ami", Weimar
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Комментарии • 9 тыс.

  • @MasakoSakai1999
    @MasakoSakai1999 5 месяцев назад +240

    Love the Gambia from Hong Kong, who's listening in 2024?
    🇭🇰♥️🇬🇲

    • @alexabel8010
      @alexabel8010 4 месяца назад +4

      My love to Hong Kong from the UK ❤️❤️🇬🇧🧡🇭🇰

    • @MasakoSakai1999
      @MasakoSakai1999 4 месяца назад +1

      @@alexabel8010 Thank you 🇬🇧 UK! God save the King!

    • @TheVenicesound
      @TheVenicesound 4 месяца назад +1

      This music is food for the soul ✨✨✨today is my first time I ear this concert, my lovely friend from Senegal is a Kora player… I found this AMAZING for my soul … Greetings from Venice,Italy , thanks Mama Africa ❤️ I hope one day to come with one way ticket ✨🌍

    • @TheHappyRedPanda
      @TheHappyRedPanda 4 месяца назад +1

      Me!

    • @ricardopitondo36901
      @ricardopitondo36901 4 месяца назад +5

      I love Asian and African Cultures. ❤❤❤

  • @modibokrumah5369
    @modibokrumah5369 Год назад +465

    If you watching this heart touching performance in 2023 thumb 👍 up. Gambia and Africa is proud of Sona ❤

    • @user-en2kl6uh4x
      @user-en2kl6uh4x 9 месяцев назад +5

      je regarde depuis Liège Belgique !

    • @christophermitchum6829
      @christophermitchum6829 9 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks, my friend 🎶👆

    • @dominiqueardilliez3300
      @dominiqueardilliez3300 9 месяцев назад +6

      Oui de France :Que du bonheur ! ❤😊

    • @user-kr6ib7cy7y
      @user-kr6ib7cy7y 8 месяцев назад +7

      I saw her a couple of weeks ago in Bordeaux . Beautiful woman Beautiful singer Beautiful kora player, she's à Goddess 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰 u can be proud, thank u Mama Africa

    • @lavonageorge7274
      @lavonageorge7274 8 месяцев назад +4

  • @CristobalTunon
    @CristobalTunon Месяц назад +4

    Sona sing like angels

  • @user-zl8fg3gj2n
    @user-zl8fg3gj2n Месяц назад +45

    Sending love from Morocco, what an amazing sounds!!! u have great taste of music if u're still listening to this in 2024

    • @rotatingmind
      @rotatingmind Месяц назад +1

      It is timeless music, combining traditional and modern elements.

  • @zinaidah8364
    @zinaidah8364 3 года назад +69

    I Am Armenian and I Admire you Mother Africa .May your people live in JOY , Love you ALL ....🌎🌍🌏

    • @fitycent9431
      @fitycent9431 3 года назад

      Big up Armenia and say Hi to Artur Margaryan and Artur Sagarsyan. Tell Them They are Still Wanted in Kenya.

    • @albertokupa410
      @albertokupa410 2 года назад +1

      Barev @nger ies Argentinatzi em

    • @EvonneLindiwe
      @EvonneLindiwe 2 года назад +2

      🙏🏿❤️

  • @tesfatsiondominik
    @tesfatsiondominik 2 года назад +1308

    Who is listening this wonderful music with me in 2021? It refreshes the soul and it never gets old.

  • @MADRETIERRALUISCASAS
    @MADRETIERRALUISCASAS Год назад +156

    Sona Jobarteh is a trailblazer in the world of African music. She is the first woman from a griot family of West Africa to master the kora, a 21-stringed harp that is traditionally played only by men. The kora is a key instrument in the Manding culture, which spans across several countries, including Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Sona Jobarteh's music blends elements of different African genres with western influences, creating a unique and captivating sound.

    • @tristan583
      @tristan583 Год назад +1

      Most aren’t known

    • @moniquebroadus5896
      @moniquebroadus5896 8 месяцев назад +4

      Black. ROOTS ANCESTORS DANCING TO YOU CELEBRATING LIFE LOVE PURSUIT

    • @moniquebroadus5896
      @moniquebroadus5896 8 месяцев назад +5

      Beautiful Fabulous Black Sound

    • @BAKANEKO213
      @BAKANEKO213 6 месяцев назад +6

      Thanks very much for the explanation.

    • @dawnolynyk
      @dawnolynyk 2 месяца назад +4

      Makes my heart soar💗💗👍

  • @drizzledarapgod3381
    @drizzledarapgod3381 6 месяцев назад +40

    2023 almost 2024.....who still listening to such a master piece? ❤❤❤

  • @IsmailYusof797
    @IsmailYusof797 7 лет назад +931

    If only this world are ruled by musicians instead of politicians, the sorrow and hardship that we all faced today would be healed by their songs.....just my opinion.

    • @gb8437
      @gb8437 6 лет назад +43

      Ismail Yusof Nobody needs to rule anything.

    • @housseinaynan5690
      @housseinaynan5690 5 лет назад +12

      U are right they quick Love away while musicians tell Love stories

    • @dianespiwak8333
      @dianespiwak8333 5 лет назад +5

      So true. So true!!!!

    • @jimicrawford8872
      @jimicrawford8872 5 лет назад +27

      I concur with your statement. The cure for hatred and xenophobia is understanding and experiencing other cultures. This is wonderful music and should be enjoyed by all cultures. Much love to Africa, the rest of the world should look to Africa for inspiration.

    • @masssinghateh6235
      @masssinghateh6235 5 лет назад +8

      Abaraka bakee sona , that's quality music,u make every Gambian proud.and the all of manding region of West Africa ,this music run through. My vain love u

  • @rachelwambui6087
    @rachelwambui6087 4 года назад +554

    Listening from East Africa. I don't understand a word...and yet i understand everything. Soul language. Love, love, love.

  • @nwadi6408
    @nwadi6408 Месяц назад +11

    Black woman from the United States -so proud of this sister’s contribution to this art form. Peace to all!

    • @ThulaniLegoale
      @ThulaniLegoale 20 дней назад

      Peace be upon you my dearest sister we are united by the fact that we pledge alligance to africa our God given continent

  • @MrStatistik
    @MrStatistik 2 месяца назад +21

    I am from Austria. For the last 5 years before my retirement I worked for UNESCO, mainly in Sierra Leone and Senegal. Dakar was an eye opener for me, having previously spent many years in East Africa. Fantastic people, fantastic music, fantastic food. Thank you for a wonderful time.

  • @IyarSemel
    @IyarSemel 7 лет назад +141

    One of the best live shows videos here on youtube ever !

  • @mouradoufquir10
    @mouradoufquir10 3 года назад +528

    i am from morocco and proud to be African, such a sensational performance, pure and simple not as the new music. i believe that the "Kora " instrument is made at heaven! very relaxing and calming... God bless Africa!

    • @kadastou
      @kadastou 3 года назад +3

      It's the bass.

    • @gaessli6904
      @gaessli6904 3 года назад +18

      But remember, you too have an amazing lady singer + her band in your country : OUM !!! I specially love her song WALI , watch the video of the last HERTME-festival on RUclips, she‘s great, her voice beautiful and she herself is a beauty too.
      I fully agree: God bless Africa and it‘s people !

    • @mouradoufquir10
      @mouradoufquir10 3 года назад +10

      @@gaessli6904 yesss she is really a genius , i suggest you also to watch SHINE by Oum,
      and also to check HINDI ZAHRA, she is a moroccan amazigh singer, and she has a very good music

    • @johngarofano1895
      @johngarofano1895 3 года назад +10

      Mourad Oufquir - Yes, God bless Africa, the cradle of the human race, and her music! And thank you for introducing me to Oum. Wonderful voice and music.

    • @abderrahimelalami6708
      @abderrahimelalami6708 3 года назад +9

      God bless Morocco 🇲🇦 and always Africa united,pan- africanism is the key,the political union of all the indigenous inhabitants of Africa.

  • @cesarjackson4502
    @cesarjackson4502 7 месяцев назад +32

    real music without so much background without so much computer played by real musicians…. long live the music so true

  • @terilynncaine6238
    @terilynncaine6238 3 месяца назад +19

    2024 and I just now learned of this exquisite music. 🖤🎶

    • @yashamynrivera9138
      @yashamynrivera9138 2 месяца назад +2

      My mother just put me on tonight! 😮…so beautiful!!

  • @crosskey28
    @crosskey28 7 лет назад +301

    This is our culture,not computer music.She was groundend on earth.Our ancestors is with you

    • @1vaoracle
      @1vaoracle 5 лет назад +11

      Rotimi fash very true bro....I am a computer music maker but I wish I had my own live band to do what I sample.....the computer sound is washed out...when I look for musicians to group with or hire, the money is too much

    • @ozlemguney6223
      @ozlemguney6223 5 лет назад +1

      maybe you know the orginal lyrics of Mamamuso ?

    • @stephenstephens1180
      @stephenstephens1180 5 лет назад +6

      Nothing wrong with computer music if it sounds good. There are very good computer sampled music that are as good as this. Many of the African greats use it. A good book on an electronic tablet is still good.

    • @kenton4u
      @kenton4u 4 года назад

      @X Marks soundcloud.com/you/tracks

    • @Scholar_1
      @Scholar_1 4 года назад +1

      Well said🇨🇦🇯🇲

  • @wildbillchristiansen993
    @wildbillchristiansen993 2 года назад +34

    I'm a redhead rasta man 15 years of AFRICAN DANCE PERFORMED IN DAKAR AND ON GOREE. HAVE SEEN THESE MUSICIANS HERE IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. THEY'RE SO TOTALLY COOL. I'VE DANCED AND PERFORMED IN SENEGAL THE MUSIC TRANSCENDS YOUR SPIRIT AND HEART INTO A TOTALLY UNIQUE SPACE. YES TO DANCE TO THIS VIBE VERY CREATIVE

  • @gabrielpicot8807
    @gabrielpicot8807 9 месяцев назад +27

    quand j'attend cette music je me dit qu' il y a espoir pour l 'homme et peu être tt peuple réuni nous seront fort !

  • @hichamsamih6092
    @hichamsamih6092 Год назад +35

    Même si je ne comprend rien, j adore énormément, et même je suis Marocain, mes racines sont africaines et je suis fier de l être 🎉

  • @timniemi6045
    @timniemi6045 3 года назад +219

    Sona Jobarteh is a pioneer artist. The Kora is traditionally played only by men, and she is (or used to be) the only wonman playing the instrument professionally. And she is awesome; her voice and the Kora are in sync, becoming one instrument.
    I love all music from Western Africa - The Gambia, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Morocco, Mali, etc.
    Peace and love from Florida, USA

    • @merathegray
      @merathegray 2 года назад +9

      It really is a soul cleansing music and she is a GEM!🙏

    • @josefstaehlin5729
      @josefstaehlin5729 2 года назад +7

      thaths true that is soul got tears in my blues eyes

    • @alexandrzemlyanih2439
      @alexandrzemlyanih2439 2 года назад +9

      There are no words that can fully describe how beautiful her voice is. She mesmerizes with her singing. Looking at Sona you forget about everything. She is beautiful! She is gorgeous! It combines feminine tenderness and some kind of ancient power.

    • @petrarobben3634
      @petrarobben3634 2 года назад +5

      QUEEN OF GAMBIA???

    • @averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139
      @averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139 2 года назад +1

      @@alexandrzemlyanih2439 Feminine "ancient power". (!). 🌱🌿

  • @benjamincarelse9722
    @benjamincarelse9722 7 лет назад +51

    Sona, most authentic female musician ever heard, you vibrate Africa. The Creator in you n through you more n more, to highest manifestation, you are truly amazing, blessed and prosperous. I call on all of Africa to support Sona and her dream, let's buy her music. Sona continue in this authentic way of expressing Africa to the world, love your awesomeness!

  • @gameurpro2.010
    @gameurpro2.010 2 дня назад

    I'm from Gabon, but it's just impressive to see a woman playing the kora. Very good performance Sona.

  • @lasantiaguena9519
    @lasantiaguena9519 Месяц назад +11

    beautiful music
    hugs from Argentina

  • @lochvonsavoy2936
    @lochvonsavoy2936 3 года назад +237

    When you just randomly come across a piece of music and sounds close to you, just like that, your heart starts to dance, your head starts to bob on your shoulders, your body follows the rhythm and suddenly you realize, no matter where you are from, you can never escape your roots...mama Africa, the cradle of civilization!

    • @maryb.2188
      @maryb.2188 3 года назад +9

    • @hellsbellez
      @hellsbellez Год назад +6

      Please tell that to the biblical ones that think they were somehow first man... 🤦
      Props to your saying truth ❤️❤️

    • @humanremodeling7215
      @humanremodeling7215 Год назад +4

      There are tons of classes in traditional West African, Congolese, etc dance and music, so just find some in your town

    • @Capitalstationauto
      @Capitalstationauto Год назад +9

      Kora. An amazing instrument played by a true artist. The story telling through such a beautiful sound. God/Allah bless my beautiful brothers and sisters for keeping their tradition alive. ❤️👌👍✌️

    • @timo4938
      @timo4938 Год назад +6

      Africa is not my mother land but this is still absolutely beautiful. The music, the people and the souls.

  • @ceciliagranados6989
    @ceciliagranados6989 7 лет назад +80

    The whole band is outstanding, but she,s simply amazing !

  • @nicolasmartineau7611
    @nicolasmartineau7611 10 месяцев назад +22

    Your music has saved me through the most difficult times you don’t know how important you are to people’s well being you are so amazing and pure it was so good seeing you at Shambala it was one of the most emotional times in my life and you were there without knowing it much love it felt very special to meet you for a moment, have met a lot of artists in my life and you carry the flame of true passion for your culture and it’s beautiful 😊

  • @sevnesioran6193
    @sevnesioran6193 Год назад +16

    I was hunting for some folk music to find, ended up here.
    No regrets at all...feels like home.
    Cheers from Brazil!

  • @CozminVasile
    @CozminVasile 5 лет назад +579

    Here in Romania we have a deep rooted folklore, traditions, music and rituals but nothing feels as close and familiar as some of the traditional African songs and voices sound. Is not even a specific part of Africa, either is Western or Southern...it's something in the tone of the voice, in the instrument used, in the scales or language, like all the human history is projected o in the back of your head and all the grief and the struggle and the nature and wilderness until the present times are revealed to you as a reminder of what you've become in hundreds and thousands of years. The songs might mean nothing relevant, or the lyrics, not even care, is the package that sends you back in time and pulls you back to your office chair like you would've time traveled even for 5 minutes.

    • @segunonanuga
      @segunonanuga 4 года назад +66

      You feel that way because you are human... The common language of nature that we live in is still understood by you. You are human and you are still in tune with the essence of nature. This essence transcends race, distance or time, this essence binds the fabric of our existence and consciousness together. I have a feeling that you likely will be an environment-conscious being, one of those who believe in clean unpolluted, air, land and water... You're human, a good human.

    • @yoya4766
      @yoya4766 4 года назад +14

      @@segunonanuga Agreed. It's primal at every level. The sound of nature and the sounds within human beings, like heart beat.

    • @andypeutherer4218
      @andypeutherer4218 4 года назад +17

      cozmin that was one of the best thinngs i have ever read mate

    • @JoStylin
      @JoStylin 4 года назад +30

      I am an African that loves Romanian music, especially the Romani Gypsy sounds. I feel a connection when I hear Gypsy music.

    • @MrSoulx5
      @MrSoulx5 4 года назад

      5 minutes travel not worth it. Peace 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @sandralopezrodriguez3331
    @sandralopezrodriguez3331 7 лет назад +75

    Precious voice... lovely instruments... I even love the material of the clothes the musicians are wearing...You all look beautiful and please continue creating such angelical, full of unique rhythms music... It is adorable !!! Greetings from the Dominican Republic!

  • @gymboyy
    @gymboyy 8 месяцев назад +32

    I accidentally stumbled across this while searching for African songs and dance. Wow! I just learned something new about the Kora instrument. I'm now a new fan of Sona Jobareth and can hardly wait to see her perform live. After checking the website, I found that she's performing at the Arden Gild, in Delaware, April 5th, 2024. I'm buying our tickets now just in case it get sold out. I've never heard of the Arden Gild in Delaware, but I will find it, even though it's a 2 hour ride from where I live in mid-Maryland.

    • @Be1man
      @Be1man 8 месяцев назад

      you will have a blast, have fun.

    • @law35penn
      @law35penn 6 месяцев назад +1

      Me too, the first note I heard from that guitar. I was mesmerized. They are incredible

  • @ThulaniLegoale
    @ThulaniLegoale 20 дней назад +2

    African people are amazingly talented and gifted praise be to God that i am a black man

  • @maabsulfab5060
    @maabsulfab5060 8 лет назад +78

    this is the best thing I ever heard

  • @YourBuddyCharityVlog4032
    @YourBuddyCharityVlog4032 3 года назад +88

    I'm from Philippines, I was searching to a music to listen, and I came across into this video and when the music starts I closed my eyes and this music brings me into imagination like im walking in the land of africa watching their beautiful culture. Her music touches my soul. It's wonderful feeling while listening to her song, I dont understand the song but I find it beautiful. And by the way she is so beautiful and talented.

  • @luishenriquehotep34
    @luishenriquehotep34 Месяц назад +1

    Pura harmonia! Percussão pesada, baixo marcando lindo, muito top a banda toda!!!
    Aqui do Brasil - Bahia - Salvador, saudando a africanidade existente em nós.

  • @254Original
    @254Original 5 месяцев назад +27

    The sound of Kora playing in the background has always fascinated me. Came across Sona this year 2023 and been addicted since.it’s soothing in magical ways.

    • @cephasmee6456
      @cephasmee6456 5 месяцев назад +1

      listen to Ballaké Sissoko - Nan Sira Madi as well. Check out Tiamane Diabate.

  • @kchagen
    @kchagen Год назад +214

    This is what the world needs. ...to slow down and be mesmerized by the serenity of this music.

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 Год назад +5

      Ken, SOOOO right! From Temi, Hayward California USA 12/31/2022.

    • @isabell.4872
      @isabell.4872 Год назад +5

      We need them here!

    • @titolespier4651
      @titolespier4651 Год назад +5

      Your words resonated with my soul-spirit regarding Sona! Gracias

    • @noraaida1275
      @noraaida1275 Год назад +3

      Yes, exactly ! We need this slow down and nice calm , for the spirit ! ⚘️⚘️🤝🙏

    • @noraaida1275
      @noraaida1275 Год назад +2

      Yes ! 🌝

  • @GeordiLaForgery
    @GeordiLaForgery 8 лет назад +49

    Absolutely beautiful music, thanks for sharing.

  • @tatamejudogui
    @tatamejudogui 10 месяцев назад +15

    I’m from Dominican Republic speak Spanish but I like your music

  • @badkittyTV
    @badkittyTV 3 года назад +252

    Thank you universe. I'm going trough a very painful moment, trying to overcome a breakup and depression. After meditation with this mantra i feel much better. Whoever is reading this you will find your inner peace, let go the pain and embrace the power of love and the universe. Stay strong, be happy. Greetings from Argentina.

    • @kuwapa
      @kuwapa 3 года назад +11

      Beautiful message, may your soul find much to sing about! 😊

    • @CarmenPoennighaus
      @CarmenPoennighaus 3 года назад +7

      I wish you the best, dear soul.
      Who feels deep ,loves deep !

    • @klokjerond1967
      @klokjerond1967 3 года назад +7

      Happy to hear you found the best medicin in the world! Stay healthy...keep listening...and if you wish to become a good doctor..then share this music with people who are sick! ;) Peace & greetings from Holland

    • @tulkmunny
      @tulkmunny 2 года назад +1

      Thank you..

    • @DopeDealerDorian
      @DopeDealerDorian 2 года назад +4

      Thank you for writing this. ❤️❤️❤️ 😘 I can feel IT.

  • @favoritos2420
    @favoritos2420 7 лет назад +71

    Someone MUST bring her to Salvador (Bahia/Brazil)! Our people must know this amazing song!

  • @lafayettehargrove7959
    @lafayettehargrove7959 Год назад +13

    The healing properties from the music alone should blow minds, and free souls.

  • @MichaelCampbell-lg9fh
    @MichaelCampbell-lg9fh Месяц назад +2

    2 years Gambia my brother peter sleep in Gambia rest peacefully pedro❤❤❤😮

  • @bahdembo1171
    @bahdembo1171 2 года назад +175

    Proud Gambian 🇬🇲🥰😍🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲
    Thanks Sona for raising our flag 🇬🇲so high

    • @hellsbellez
      @hellsbellez Год назад +1

      ❤️

    • @Dbb27
      @Dbb27 Год назад +2

      This music is so beautiful. Just discovered it. What a treasure.

    • @josealejandro2649
      @josealejandro2649 Год назад +1

      True that. I love this woman

  • @lmadeira9826
    @lmadeira9826 5 лет назад +35

    Beautiful, graceful and so talented. So much more talented than modern pop stars. No need for her to have her body hanging out of her clothes

  • @user-we4su6kw4r
    @user-we4su6kw4r 10 месяцев назад +33

    Music is an universal language… listening from Canada…. Excellent…

    • @colette3251
      @colette3251 7 месяцев назад +1

      Nous regardons et écoutons les mêmes personnes... Nous avons de très bons goûts 🌞

  • @ArsenAl-zorK
    @ArsenAl-zorK 8 месяцев назад +24

    It is legit physically impossible to sit still to this music. Im not even much of a dancer but cant help myself from grooving to this. Love it!

  • @BruceGoodwinMI
    @BruceGoodwinMI 3 года назад +51

    Just a poor American, and this "speaks" to me. soo beautiful..wanting..
    the universal language of music. The true voice and speaking from an African Drum!!

    • @izaelcorrea8244
      @izaelcorrea8244 3 года назад

      Francamente está difícil para mim desapegar desses africsnos são muitos bons em suas culturas

  • @xcalibour1278
    @xcalibour1278 3 года назад +292

    I listen to this almost everyday as I work. That drummer ain't playing no games! And the entire band completes each other like magic! Every instrument is heard individually. And they all collectively speak one language in a magical and naturally creative harmony!

    • @brisumoonah
      @brisumoonah 3 года назад +4

      Yes!!! I listen to this so often! It’s healing and calls me home

    • @thammer2000
      @thammer2000 3 года назад +1

      Whats the name of the drum is he beating with his fist?

    • @alayiti5739
      @alayiti5739 3 года назад

      Right on

    • @fiifianyimadu6118
      @fiifianyimadu6118 3 года назад +2

      That wrist movement in there huh... like he loosened the bolts and greased them

    • @franklinsmart6112
      @franklinsmart6112 2 года назад +1

      You get it!

  • @victoriavicky5728
    @victoriavicky5728 4 месяца назад +4

    2024 February still here savoring this masterpiece.

  • @bertanelson8062
    @bertanelson8062 Год назад +16

    Real jazz from the land & people where it originated. Be proud, Africa!

    • @ronnie3726
      @ronnie3726 8 месяцев назад

      This is NOT Jazz. Stop erasure of Black American culture.

  • @reallifevibes4774
    @reallifevibes4774 5 лет назад +23

    I love the way she dress. She dresses like A WOMAN
    Her songs are beautiful. God bless you more

  • @andresrobayo5139
    @andresrobayo5139 5 лет назад +191

    Long life to African people, the richness of caribbean culture wouldn't be anything without you, greetings from Colombia!

    • @tanguytangishaka3337
      @tanguytangishaka3337 5 лет назад +9

      at least you, you understand that! The root

    • @sojournerbliss7015
      @sojournerbliss7015 5 лет назад +3

      Eso! Yo naci, en los EU, pero si me de cuenta de la cultura magnifica de la gente Africana alli en Colombia, cuando visite de nina, a ese pais de mi padre.

    • @arushanioshaka5600
      @arushanioshaka5600 5 лет назад

      👍👍👍

    • @CrackkedMycelium
      @CrackkedMycelium 4 года назад +6

      The richness of western (white) culture would be nothing without having stolen and adopted so much from African culture. Same with even richer Hispanic culture! I'm white btw

    • @steveegallo3384
      @steveegallo3384 4 года назад +1

      @@sojournerbliss7015 -- De acuerdísimo.....Saludos desde Tepoztlán!

  • @karlmeyer6916
    @karlmeyer6916 Месяц назад +1

    Heu guys, I feel like the drummer hasn't been praised enough! That guy is madly good with a constant natural cool grin on his face!

  • @lucidclique4893
    @lucidclique4893 7 месяцев назад +9

    THANK GOD I'M AFRICAN

    • @Calla57
      @Calla57 4 месяца назад +1

      I' m white😂

    • @ThulaniLegoale
      @ThulaniLegoale 20 дней назад

      Thank God for our aficaness

    • @ThulaniLegoale
      @ThulaniLegoale 20 дней назад

      I am of the colour of the soil a true son of the soil mayi buye I Africa

  • @elisabethsury
    @elisabethsury 7 лет назад +109

    I love this music and this continent!

    • @strategiesetdeveloppement2525
      @strategiesetdeveloppement2525 7 лет назад +4

      thank you !

    • @alangriffiths7432
      @alangriffiths7432 7 лет назад +6

      Anita Brogli

    • @sesayftw
      @sesayftw 7 лет назад +4

      elisabeth sury we love you too

    • @PAI93
      @PAI93 7 лет назад +2

      I'm Norwegian, and this music resonates so good with me that I'm tempted to say the ocean is more at play than the continent in this case, lol.
      Atlantic ocean is best ocean ;)

    • @HurryKenProduction
      @HurryKenProduction 6 лет назад +2

      Beautiful Sound ! Beautiful People ! Thanks for Sahring Music as we love doing it with Musicians in France.Regards #hurrykenproduction

  • @dennisgraham9268
    @dennisgraham9268 Год назад +213

    I just saw Sona interview on 60 Minutes in the USA and her music and the Kora. At first I was thinking of Ravi Shankar but this is different sound and her voice is great. Such beautiful, peaceful music for these times. I’m sure her Star will rise even more now.

    • @Capitalstationauto
      @Capitalstationauto Год назад +6

      Glad you were excited and exposed to her talent. Europe have been enjoying the traditional talented African music for great time. Type Kora on you tube and you will discover another world of story tellers. 👍✌️

    • @00tonytone
      @00tonytone Год назад +7

      Me too saw this on 60 minutes and just had to find her on YT . God bless her. She is a trailblazer one of a kind.

    • @angelagray7817
      @angelagray7817 Год назад +4

      That's how I found out about her, 60 minutes I've shared her with my sister and daughter ❤️. This is now what I put on when I go to bed

    • @dawnsilver2271
      @dawnsilver2271 Год назад +1

      and I just got tickets to see her at Chicago's Old Town School. Psyched!!!

    • @argelisnunez8363
      @argelisnunez8363 10 месяцев назад

      CANCION DE BOC MARLI

  • @IlemonaJamesAtuluku
    @IlemonaJamesAtuluku Год назад +3

    I think I am the only Nigerian that loves this girl so much

  • @noraaida1275
    @noraaida1275 Год назад +17

    ⚘️From Stockholm , Sweden, in the cold north: I don't understand the words but I rally like her⚘️ voice and music ! ⚘️ So very nice !⚘️Music can be and is international= for a lot of people ! ! Keep going ! 🌄

  • @josefbruckner7154
    @josefbruckner7154 7 лет назад +251

    That music is healing power - let particularly unhappy or sorrowful children and also ill people hear this gem of music which cleans your mind and soul.

  • @brian.branimirkurutchevich6812
    @brian.branimirkurutchevich6812 5 лет назад +49

    THIS MUSIC IS EXTREMELY INFECTIOUS FOR MY FEET,I COULD NOT STOP DANCING ,& I AM 71 YEARS OLD,BRAVO!!!

    • @bayediallodiagne7399
      @bayediallodiagne7399 4 года назад +1

      SONA angel thank you

    • @lightningbbee8646
      @lightningbbee8646 4 года назад +2

      Making me laugh funny to see 70year old dancing does are my grannies 😀😀😍

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 4 года назад +1

      There is no way to recognition then to see people actually dancing to your musicespecially with people that don't normally dance are dancing

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 4 года назад

      Can anyone help me find a song that sounds very much like this lady that is the biggest clue I can give besides the lyrics and I don't speak the language so I may be way off LOL it goes peesucurum nedom kiom ahahh emaiye mieo nombie loki kesonah kesonah kesonah kanaia. It's the best I could do I need help ASAP please

    • @Booklook111
      @Booklook111 Месяц назад

      @@lightningbbee8646Agelessness and timelessness have a beautiful sound producing dance… 💚💃🏻 🎶🪘🌹☀️

  • @darktissmey4364
    @darktissmey4364 Год назад +17

    Who listening this beautiful music like me in 2023?

  • @rasbabea1
    @rasbabea1 26 дней назад +2

    2024 still here, more love from kenya ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dennis4298
    @dennis4298 7 лет назад +90

    A kora can calm the world down for me , tnx!

  • @twondifraw
    @twondifraw Год назад +39

    I’m Ethiopian I’m loving the real music from the heart and soul magnifique excellent it gives me goosebumps wow deep in my heart.. ❤️❤️🔥🙏🙏🔥❤️❤️🇪🇹👏👏

  • @Qagnewaragaw251
    @Qagnewaragaw251 10 месяцев назад +10

    What an amazing piece of music, listening to it in 2023, and what an amazing drummer, so in tune and leading at the same time! From my layman's ears!

  • @HarryKrinkle
    @HarryKrinkle Год назад +11

    West African Music is the mother of American Music, and it's fascinating that you feel like you can hear Country, Bluegrass and Jazz in its infancy here, as that is essentially exactly what you're hearing.

  • @eskendertamrat7310
    @eskendertamrat7310 2 года назад +420

    I wish a lifetime of happiness for every soul involved in this masterpiece ... and for all of us. Music is truely a medicine.

    • @helendunn58
      @helendunn58 2 года назад +2

      YES It IS!!! PYRAMID!!! Afrikans every where!!! WAKE UP!!! JUST MEDITATE. !! I will come to you naturally. You are the HIGHER MAN AND WOMAN!!! All the Planets are lined up for US.!!!!

    • @helendunn58
      @helendunn58 2 года назад +6

      This is the AGE of AQUARIUS!!! This is our time!!! Oh Sey YA!!;; Our Advanced Ancestors and Prescent are here!!! Try hard to Meditate like the Afrikan Buddah!!! So Researcgy on the Afrikan Buddah.

    • @worldlyconcerns
      @worldlyconcerns 2 года назад +3

      What a beautiful sentiment.

    • @esayasm.3833
      @esayasm.3833 2 года назад +2

      I feed my soul with her songs, I seem to not get enough of it! Lots of love from Afar, Ethiopia!

    • @waterking9814
      @waterking9814 2 года назад +1

      Ay my brother, my sister 🙏

  • @Discoverwithme2023
    @Discoverwithme2023 3 года назад +51

    I'M FROM MOROCCO. WHAT AN AWESOME MUSIC. IT HELPS ME FEEL RELAXATION . AFRICAN MUSIC IS SO SUPER. GOD BLESS OUR CONTINENT AFRICAL THE LAND OF MODESTY AND DREAMS

  • @nathanaelpereira5207
    @nathanaelpereira5207 10 месяцев назад +11

    The presence of this people is strong in Maranhão, thanks for your culture

  • @kathyc106
    @kathyc106 10 месяцев назад +8

    i am from philadelphia and watching a 60 minutes segment. sona, you are so talented ;)

  • @jesperlamprecht1182
    @jesperlamprecht1182 5 лет назад +40

    Why is this kind of Music the odd off? Much better than most crap on Tv/Radio.

  • @leoyurchenko866
    @leoyurchenko866 5 лет назад +30

    Although I am now in a snowy Belarussian land run by a tyran, it feels like I'm somewhere warm and I'm free while I listen to this.

  • @cesarmachado8864
    @cesarmachado8864 Месяц назад +4

    The internet has brought us problems and wonderful discoveries. Being from Brazil, I would never know this wonderful African music, without the global connection. This rhythm evokes my ancestors, moves me. Everything perfect and even spiritual. the percussionist is really good. Congratulations to the entire band.

    • @MOUNTAINBOYAFRICA
      @MOUNTAINBOYAFRICA Месяц назад +1

      this makes me proud of being African,my dream is to visit Brazil one day

  • @andymunnings9109
    @andymunnings9109 5 месяцев назад +5

    "I want you know Sona? I love your music. It is moving, with a creative blend flavor that is unique."

  • @kmputertechsupplies2374
    @kmputertechsupplies2374 5 лет назад +17

    WHen you click a video by accident.... then it gets added to your fav list.

  • @miguelfelix6648
    @miguelfelix6648 5 лет назад +42

    All the way from the Caribbean thanks for keeping me in touch with my African ancestors. Thank you

  • @user-dg9yw8ek1c
    @user-dg9yw8ek1c 21 день назад +2

    Il m'arrive rarement d'aimer un artiste pour son talent, mais Sona Jabarté est l'une des plus grandes incantatrices du monde contemporaine qui m'est arrivé de regarder et de surcroît l'une des meilleures koriste ou même la meilleure au monde. Je lui souhaite une très bonne carrière et longue vie, remplie d'amour de sagesse et d'expérience sans égales

  • @citechscience
    @citechscience Месяц назад +3

    Ez xwe pîroz dikim ji bo vedîtina te û spasiya we dikim ji bo afirandina muzîka hêjayî keşfkirinê.

  • @cheikhdiouf4594
    @cheikhdiouf4594 4 года назад +25

    Who listening this songs in 2020 , very rich ,,God bless you and your team, from Senegal

  • @moustaphawaberi3524
    @moustaphawaberi3524 7 лет назад +144

    I am from east africa, realy this song make my day, even I don't understand thé gambian langage, but my heart feel this melodious african music. I am greating you from djibouti

    • @elisepinners
      @elisepinners 6 лет назад +6

      Moustapha Waberi am just back today from Jibuti, found a Senegalese colleague there, he plays kora music in the car, I found it so cool that t actually reduce the temperature ;-). he introduced me to a dozen RUclips sites w very good kora music

    • @alineschmitz7598
      @alineschmitz7598 6 лет назад +2

      c'est du woloff Guinée Konakri

    • @Yuzvashevskaya
      @Yuzvashevskaya 6 лет назад +3

      Konakri --in my heart

    • @orangemoonglows2692
      @orangemoonglows2692 6 лет назад +3

      list the sites please. thx.

    • @MOCKANTE
      @MOCKANTE 6 лет назад +7

      c'est pas du wolof qu'elle chante mais du mandinka ou mandingo ou encore bambara les langues qui se comprennent exp: MAMAMUSSO veut dire GRAND MERE

  • @Kk-rz9lo
    @Kk-rz9lo Год назад +12

    I am an Indian, Tamilnadu State. I always like to hear SONA's songs wearing headphone. Super. I want to go to Gambia and meet her.

  • @MrJordi237
    @MrJordi237 28 дней назад +2

    pure beauty of this beautiful culture of Africa, here enjoying it in Argentina.

  • @EmanuelPacheco-sm1uy
    @EmanuelPacheco-sm1uy Месяц назад +1

    I remember!!! we flew from Lisbon to Luanda, where I watched your fantastic show. When and where will I be able to see tou again? Africa... Gambia... Luanda... maybe in Portugal. I don't forget your wonderful, admirable, and magical sound. The best for everyone.

  • @sribanon9464
    @sribanon9464 7 лет назад +56

    Africa is good. I love africa

    • @heinw.8160
      @heinw.8160 6 лет назад +2

      Sri Banon yes...Sister. Africa is your mother Earht, your Roots. I love mother Africa. Amen!

    • @ParalyticAngel
      @ParalyticAngel 6 лет назад +4

      The whole world should love and care for Africa.
      And all the Imperialists there should must go home.
      Africa itself is able to survive and go to better tomorrows, if the Imperialists don't fight for Africas ressources.
      And btw. its genetically proven that the whole mankinds origin comes from Africa.
      So I hope that the mankind will show more respect to its origin.
      May Allah protect Africa.
      I am a muslim and a Turk, and completely normal that I love Africa and its people.

    • @EPIC_CITIES
      @EPIC_CITIES 6 лет назад +2

      Sri Banon she's from my country The Gambia

    • @arushanioshaka5600
      @arushanioshaka5600 5 лет назад +2

      . salam agree my friend we should unite to help the motherland greeting from Rwanda

    • @cccmmm99
      @cccmmm99 3 года назад +2

      I love África too.
      I have been before in The Gambia country of origin of Jobarteh.
      Im Mexican.

  • @senoritaaprosarmosti4573
    @senoritaaprosarmosti4573 7 лет назад +43

    Just had a 1-hour-2-minute-54-second-trip to Africa...
    Greetings from Greece!

    • @user-po4dv9sp3n
      @user-po4dv9sp3n 4 года назад +1

      To gambia* African music is very diverse

  • @hondevalleyboy6837
    @hondevalleyboy6837 29 дней назад +1

    It was a pleasure to see this great artiste live on stage last night. Bucket list-like experience!

  • @christinesvoboda3538
    @christinesvoboda3538 Месяц назад +1

    The beautiful Queen of Africa she has pose, beauty, dignity, respect & honor she is amezing women who. Stands up for all women across the world, she wants heallings for both man.and women , she brings people together through her music, and makes her concertds so fun for her audience, 🎉 she's a treasure in a bridge to all cultures across the world

  • @bitsofsteve
    @bitsofsteve 2 года назад +166

    To be honest, these musicians are in love with the way they look at each other!
    They literally understand each other.
    Smiles, head movement, nods...
    This can be nothing but love!
    Thank you, Sona!
    💕

    • @josefstaehlin5729
      @josefstaehlin5729 2 года назад +3

      Yea a band shoud communicate like that.eyes body its beautiful

    • @amir071
      @amir071 2 года назад +4

      Exactly, I don't know what I like more, the music, the instruments, Sona or the way they all communicate ❤

    • @samuelmuzinda7589
      @samuelmuzinda7589 2 года назад +2

      Some observation there.

    • @rachelvixie2767
      @rachelvixie2767 Год назад +1

      collaboration

    • @lizdubarry-gurr8212
      @lizdubarry-gurr8212 Год назад

      ❤❤❤

  • @jascam1
    @jascam1 6 лет назад +232

    My forefather's body may have been stolen from Ghana, and my feet are far from the shores of the Akan, but when I hear Africa's rhythm it stirs my soul and the African spirit within me is rekindled. "Africa Unite"

    • @cristianaguilar8032
      @cristianaguilar8032 5 лет назад +9

      seems all of us come from mama Africa...

    • @milanpalian238
      @milanpalian238 5 лет назад +7

      @@cristianaguilar8032 Yes, this is what I feel about this music. It reconnects us to the roots of humanity in Africa. It transcends race and culture and goes directly to the heart.

    • @melissadenby2357
      @melissadenby2357 5 лет назад +2

      Yes, it's been a long time, probably, since any of my ancestors lived in Africa, but this music even stirs my cold, lost little soul!

    • @MaxShinNeom70
      @MaxShinNeom70 5 лет назад +1

      Peace be with you always brother

    • @sojournerbliss7015
      @sojournerbliss7015 5 лет назад +2

      beautiful words. I Iove the power of music to remind us of our humanity and our history and so much more.

  • @sergiubalint7266
    @sergiubalint7266 18 дней назад +2

    ❤❤❤ The Man from the Drums..... Is a GOD ❤❤❤

  • @bmajdov
    @bmajdov Месяц назад +3

    Amazing musicians and amazing music. Greetings from Serbia.

  • @davidlevine7064
    @davidlevine7064 7 лет назад +82

    As a person who has had the opportunity to hang out extensively with jalis (griots) in The Gambia, I am delighted to see a woman performing and popularizing this wonderful instrument and West African music. Women jalis (jalimussolu) are usually singers and don't play kora. It is wonderful to see a woman as such a master of the kora. Her singing style is not traditional. The traditional woman's style is much more hard-edged.

  • @shechilocs
    @shechilocs 4 года назад +93

    The way they spoke to each other with their instruments and eyes

    • @POOKATKC
      @POOKATKC 4 года назад +4

      Beautiful💗

    • @michelledesouza1328
      @michelledesouza1328 4 года назад +5

      Totally awesome.i wouldn't be able to stay seated..too spicy n uplifting/standing/dancing...🤭 Miharo!!!!! .New Zealand. South island😍

  • @magorzataosinska2895
    @magorzataosinska2895 11 месяцев назад +5

    Who is waiting for a concert in Poland?

  • @samblack5983
    @samblack5983 Год назад +8

    I'm from Algeria love so much this music

  • @honhil
    @honhil 7 лет назад +48

    Sans le web, je n'aurais jamais découvert ce groupe.
    Un grand bravo !

    • @gracielacastellano2432
      @gracielacastellano2432 6 лет назад +2

      Gracias por esta magia!! Hermanados en la música y la belleza no existen fronteras. Somos todos hermanos! Viva Gambia viva Sora!

    • @user-jh5xk5jz7v
      @user-jh5xk5jz7v 3 месяца назад

      Alexander. youtube

  • @franciscolerche5113
    @franciscolerche5113 7 лет назад +26

    this is incredibly beautiful. Without the african influence in music I wouldn't have choose to study and dedicate my life to music, its the part that I most like from music. Thank you africa, I hope one day Europe and the occident pay for the historical disasters

  • @DereckTekere
    @DereckTekere 25 дней назад +2

    I never get tired of listening to this. Just how each instrument blends in so well. So beautiful. Years and years but I always come back to listen to this. Up there with the greats of Africa Ismael Lo, Salif Keita and others

  • @wernerwatzlaw489
    @wernerwatzlaw489 Месяц назад +1

    Sona Jobarteh: Zutiefst menschliche Klänge die Herz💞 und Seele streichelnd berühren. Das Herz ❤ Afrikas klingt im wohltuenden Rhythmus ihrer Musik. Ein großes Geschenk aus Ghana für die ganze Welt 🌎. Danke Sona dass es Dich für uns gibt. 😊🙏...........Sona Jobarteh: Deeply human sounds that caress the heart💞 and soul. The heart ❤ of Africa resonates in the soothing rhythm of her music. A great gift from Ghana for the whole world 🌎. Thank you Sona for being there for us. 😊🙏