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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>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 York. The concert is part of the World Music Institute\u2019s Women\u2019s Voices.<\/p>\n

Sona Jobarteh is a pioneering musician who aims to preserve her rich cultural heritage and make it accessible in a modern style that appeals to audiences all over the world.<\/p>\n

Born into a jeli (griot) family, Sona Jobarteh is the first female artist within the more than 700-year old tradition to become a professional virtuoso on the kora. She is also known and admired for her dedication to educational reform as the Founding Director of The Gambia Academy.<\/p>\n

Sona\u2019s discography includes Afro Acoustic Soul (2008), Motherland: The Score (2010) and Fasiya (2011).<\/p>\n

The Women\u2019s Voices series celebrates the role that female artists play in the preservation and promotion of their respective cultures and traditions. Sunday, March 20, 2022 Peter Norton Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th St, Manhattan, New York Doors: 6:30 PM \u2013 Show: 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. 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 York. The concert is part of the World Music Institute\u2019s Women\u2019s Voices. 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