Sona Jobarteh Tickets
Sona Jobarteh Concert Tickets
See this renowned kora player with Sona Jobarteh tickets. Born in London, England, Jobarteh has been studying the kora since she was three years old. The kora is a traditional plucked West African instrument with 21 strings similar to a lute and harp. She was born into one of the five kora-playing families from West Africa is the first woman to famously play the instrument, as traditionally the skill was passed from father to son. Jobarteh was taught to play by her brother and eventually her father. At the Royal College of Music, she learned piano, cello, and harpsichord then studied composition at the Purcell School of Music.
Sona Jobarteh was four when she first played in public at the Jazz Café in London. While still a student she performed with the Royal Philharmonic, Britten Sinfonia, Viva Chamber Orchestra, and Irish Chamber Orchestra. She has also performed solo work around the world. Her first album Afro-Acoustic Soul as a more European style but her sophomore album Fasiya is more traditionally fused with African musical elements. Audiences can hear this unique blend of British and African influenced music live only with Sona Jobarteh tickets. In 2009 she composed the soundtrack to the documentary Motherland. In 2021 she made a guest appearance on Ballake Sissoko’s Djourou.
How much are Sona Jobarteh tickets?
While the price of Sona Jobarteh tour tickets may vary, tickets for other artists in the genre start from as low as the $20 range to over $100. In general, cheap Sona Jobarteh tickets will likely be found in the rear of the venue, with seats closer to the stage rising in price. Demand is the primary factor in determining ticket prices for general-admission club shows.
Sona Jobarteh may also be found performing at a popular music festival. Three-day passes for the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival may often be found for about $180. Purchase your tickets at TicketSmarter today.
When do Sona Jobarteh tickets go on sale?
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Sona Jobarteh Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
TicketSmarter is constantly updated with up-to-the-minute Sona Jobarteh tour dates. Be sure to check our site to know when you can see Sona Jobarteh at a venue near you. It is likely that a Sona Jobarteh tour will last between three and six months, and reach venues all across the nation. Don't miss out on an opportunity to catch Sona Jobarteh at festivals like KCRW's World Festival in Los Angeles, CA or Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville, CA.
Songs from the Sona Jobarteh Tour Setlist
Sona Jobarteh's setlist while performing in Arden , DE at “Arden Gild Hall” included the following songs:
- Instrumental Jam
- Jarabi
- Mamamuso
- Musolou
- Nna Kangwo
- Ballaké
- Dunoo
- Gambia
Source: Setlist.fm
