Sona Jobarteh, a multi-instrumentalist singer and composer, is the first professional female playing the Kora from any of the West African Griot families.
Garver Events presents Africa’s first female Griot Kora virtuoso and singer, Sona Jobarteh, in partnership with Sessions at McPike Park. She creates a fine blend of traditional music, blues and Afropop. Coming from a revered dynasty of West African Griots, Sona plays the Kora, an African harp; taught primarily by her father Sanjally Jobarteh since 4. Additionally she studied composition at London's Royal College of Music bringing a uniqueness that has attracted 19 million YouTube views of "The Gambia." General Admission $25 Doors at 6:30 PM Two sets starting at 7:30 PM