SONA JOBARTEH @ YELLOW ARCHES, SHEFFIELD NOVEMBER 14
October 20, 2016Sona Jobarteh and her crack band will play the Yellow Arches in Sheffield on Monday, November 14.
“Sona has an effortless ability to blend different musical styles, not just between the West and Africa, but also between West African musical genres. She uses her innovative stance to talk about issues to do with cultural identity, gender, love and respect whilst still referencing and rooting herself firmly in her traditional cultural heritage. Sona represents her tradition in a way that is easily accessible to her audiences from around the world, who are drawn in by her captivating voice, strong rhythms and catchy melodies.”
Watch and listen to her play the kora, a 21-string harp from West Africa; her grooving band complete an amazing line-up.
You can buy tickets here.
