One of the few women in a male-dominated field, singer-songwriter Sona Jobarteh rose to prominence in the west African folk scene through her mastery of the Kora, a 21-stringed harp traditionally taught to men exclusively.
A lifetime activist and educator, Jobarteh’s songs deal with contemporary issues like diaspora, gender inequality, and self-discovery. Her work has been featured in multiple high-profile films, including Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, The Motherland and the remake of Roots.
More information can be found on her website.
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WUD Performing Arts Committee
performingarts@union.wisc.edu
UW Credit Union
Evjue Foundation
Dane Arts
Anonymous Fund
Wisconsin Arts Board
Cap City Hues
WORT
Weekly WUD Music meetings every Thursday at Memorial Union. Join us for fun icebreakers, avails, and show updates!
Local legends Godly the Ruler and Deryk G spooking out at Der Rath!
Weekly WUD Music meetings every Thursday at Memorial Union. Join us for fun icebreakers, avails, and show updates!
This is a past event and has been archived for reference.