Sona Jobarteh
- Onsdag, maj 12, 2027
- 19:30-22:30
- Band on the Wall 25 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JZ, Storbritannien
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On May 12, 2027 in Manchester, Sona Jobarteh brings her kora-led sound to Band on the Wall, carving a space where Mandé griot tradition meets blues, Afropop and sharp, contemporary songwriting. As the first professional female kora virtuoso from a West African griot dynasty, she treats the 21-string instrument like a lead voice: fluid, rhythmic, and always in conversation with her singing.
On stage, she moves between kora and guitar, fronting a tight band that keeps the groove grounded while leaving room for the kora’s spiraling lines. Expect songs shaped by both heritage and personal writing, often switching between Mandinka and English, with melodies built around kora motifs and choral touches. It’s the kind of set that plays like a journey rather than a demonstration: roots up front, modern textures woven in, and a live energy that’s made her a regular on major festival and theatre stages across Europe, Africa and the US.
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Band on the Wall
25 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JZ, Storbritannien