Meet the recording
A full live performance by Sona Jobarteh, whose kora playing and singing bring a Mandinka griot inheritance into a contemporary band setting. Hear the kora's rippling pattern alongside voice and percussion; this is a new performance, not the old Konte family recording.
What might you notice?
Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.
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Listening access: Performance video · YouTube
Source access, licensing and verification details
Full live performance published by the authorized Afrika Festival Hertme channel; no provider subscription indicated. Browser playback and regional availability not independently tested.
Source credit: Afrika Festival Hertme · Sona Jobarteh live, July 8, 2018