Gambian Kora Master Suntou Susso Delivers Powerful Contemporary Griot Songbook On Jaliya Silokang – The Path Of A Griot. Posted in “Recording” column. Published: October 24, 2025 @ All About Jazz ...
Sona Jobarteh was born in London to a family of Gambian griots, musicians and storytellers who maintain the oral tradition that keeps the histories of their people alive. Jobarteh’s family is one of ...
Jeremy Siegel: This is GBH's Morning Edition. The musical instrument called the kora has been played almost exclusively by men since the 13th century, strictly passed down as a family tradition in ...
YounaLuv, the highly anticipated cultural extravaganza, is set to light up The Gambia on December 25, 2023. This daylong celebration promises an unparalleled fusion of music, art, and community ...
The Gambian music industry has long been dominated by men but a new young artist has been making waves. Maryama Cham has won plaudits both at home and overseas not only for the sound of her music but ...
Stalwart Yankuba Dibba believes that promoters need to do more to promote Gambian music. Introduce yourself to our readers? Starlwart: Yankuba Dibba is my name, but I am called Stalwart. I was brought ...
Thousands of music enthusiasts across the country are in a frenzy, as they eagerly awaits some thrilling performances from the Gambia's very best artist's line-up to night . As we speak, the ground ...
As a kid, Steve Pile hopped in the family Chevy pickup and made house calls with his father. A popular Healdsburg physician, Doug Pile was one of the last of the "country doctors" still visiting ...
Killa Ace talks to fellow Gambian musicians about the music industry and how the country has restricted artists, media and people speaking up about the dictatorship. The various musicians give us ...
The hallowed tradition of kora playing in Sona Jobarteh’s family passed down the male line. One of her teachers dismissed it as “an ethnic thing.” But it has brought her international acclaim. By Aina ...
The Smiling Coast of Africa, Gambia and the Giant of Africa, Nigeria, literally aligned recently as Lagos SWAN (Sports Writers Association of Nigeria) and AIPS (International Sports Press Association) ...
As each African country faces its own political trials and tribulations, hip hop plays a pivotal role in voicing those struggles. We look into the impact of hip hop and activism. And how important it ...
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