Song of the Day – Sona Jobarteh – Jarabi and Gambia

Born in London, but with deep roots in The Gambia, Sona Jobarteh is a virtuoso of the Kora, the traditional instrument of West African Griot families, an instrument traditionally handed down from father to son. She is an amazing musician – carrying forward West African musical traditions and exploring modern adaptations – as well as a humanitarian activist working on educational reform in Africa…

And check out, “Gambia,” a celebration of the 50 year anniversary of Gambia independence.