Sona Jobarteh
Origins Series
Friday, March 19, 2027
Sony Hall – 235 West 46th Street, Manhattan
Doors: 6 PM | Show: 8 PM
Tickets: Front Row Seated $75 | VIP Seated $65 | GA Seated and Standing $40
Member Benefits Apply
WMI Member Ticket Prices: Front Row Seated $60 | VIP Seated $52 | GA Seated and Standing $32
Co-Presented with Sony Hall
WMI is pleased to welcome back Sona Jobarteh, a celebrated Gambian artist, composer, educator, and activist, recognized as the first professional woman kora virtuoso to hail from any of the West African Griot dynasties. Her family lineage includes a strong legacy of esteemed kora masters, particularly her grandfather, Amadu Bansang Jobarteh, and her late cousin, the legendary Toumani Diabaté. A 2023 Songlines Music Award winner, Sona is known for her exceptional instrumental skills, unique and resonant voice, intricate melodies, and charismatic stage presence. With an ear tuned to her historic legacy and the other focused on what’s ahead, she is holding space for the next generation.
The ORIGINS series features artists who delve into the folklore and roots of their culture’s music to tell the story of their origins, preserving and affirming cultural identities and legacies.