sonic. Jobarteh's vocal style draws on the West African griot style, although there are aspects that also lean towards East African influences. Factored into the creation of a unique African aesthetic was Jobarteh's avoidance of two crucial paradigms; first, the reliance on the cinematic familiarity of western stringed instruments, and secondly the stereotypical predominance of drumming as a signature of African musical representation. Artistry She is English-born of African heritage, and strongly identifies with the latter. Spending significant time in both England and the Gambia, she blends different musical styles, from both the European and West African traditions. However, unlike her contemporaries, she explores and expands on traditional African roots rather than trying to fuse them with contemporary hip-hop and jazz. Instead, she looks to reinterpret traditional music. In addition to the kora, she also sings and plays the guitar. Discography Producer and guest artist on Spoken Herbs – (2006) Music of the Diaspora (500 Years Later Soundtrack) – Souljazzfunk (2006) Guest artist on Nu Beginin''' (Ty2) – (2007) Afro Acoustic Soul – Sona Soul Records (2008) Producer and guest artist on Light in the Shade of Darkness (HKB FiNN) – (2008) Motherland: The Score – African Guild Records (2010) Fasiya – African Guild Records (2011) Badinyaa Kumoo – African Guild Records (2022) Film credits 500 Years Later (Kora player) The Idea (Actress)Broken Embraces (Kora player)The First Grader (Singer)Motherland (Composer)Beast'' (performer: "N'na Duniyaa") / (producer: "N'na Duniyaa") / (writer: "N'na Duniyaa") References External links Sona Jobarteh Official Website Sona Jobarteh on BBC 1983 births Living people Musicians from London Gambian Kora players English people of Gambian descent English people of Malian descent Gambian singers