Thursday, April 8, 2027 • 7:30 PM
La Jolla Music Society
Sona Jobarteh
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“Africa’s first female griot kora virtuoso, blending traditional music, blues and Afropop to impressive effect.”
– The Guardian
Back by popular demand, experience the extraordinary Sona Jobarteh, a pioneering artist whose global profile continues to rise.
Born into a renowned West African Griot family—a musical tradition spanning over seven centuries—she is the first woman to achieve international recognition as a virtuoso on the kora. Blending deep cultural roots with a contemporary voice, Jobarteh creates music that is both timeless and strikingly relevant.
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PRE-SHOW PRELUDE • 6:30 PM
This concert has a pre-show prelude in The JAI. All ticket holders can come early, grab a drink or snack from our concessions stand, and dive into the deeper meaning behind the music with our guest lecturer.
