Returning to Strathmore after a sold out show last year, Sona Jobarteh is a living archive of the Gambian people, her musical spirit honoring the West African griot tradition.
Challenging norms, Jobarteh became the first professional female kora (a 12-stringed African harp) player. With an eye on history and the future, she is paving the way for the next generation. Her latest album, Badinyaa Kumoo, is an exciting fusion of traditional music with Afropop and blues. From Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl to New York’s Symphony Space in New York, London’s Barbican to Cologne’s Philharmonie, Jobarteh’s performances have enthralled sold-out crowds worldwide.
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Community Access Tickets
We offer tickets under $30 for all Strathmore Presents programs in the Music Center. For this performance, $28 tickets are in the final rows of the Orchestra Tier. They are available through the standard purchase path on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are able to pay full price for your tickets, we thank you for doing so. Your purchase makes it possible for us to offer community access tickets to those who would not be able to participate without them.
Note that community access tickets are intended for the community, not resale. Resale of Strathmore tickets for more than face value is strictly prohibited. Resellers will be investigated and are at risk of their account being closed. Read more about our ticket policies.