A modern-day griot, Sona Jobarteh contemporizes the presentation of the kora, a West African stringed instrument, by breaking gender barriers and playing while standing. Performing with an electric Afropop band, she sings about cultural identity, gender, love, and respect.
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Join the Global Arts Live community for a spectacular night full of food, fun, and fundraising! Our first Gala was a sold-out, smashing success—and this year promises to be even better! Buy a gala ticket to see two phenomenal artists, Sona Jobarteh Band and Cuban mambo band Orquesta Akokán, and support the Boston organization who consistently proves MUSIC KNOWS NO BORDERS!
Watch the video below to see just how fun the inaugural gala was.
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