Taj Mahal is a towering musical figure, quantifying the 77-year-old’s significance is impossible, but people try anyway. A 2017 Grammy win for TajMo, Taj’s collaboration with Keb’ Mo’, brought his Grammy tally to three wins and 14 nominations, and underscored his undiminished relevance more than 50 years after his solo debut.
Sona Jobarteh is the first professional female Kora virtuoso to come from any of the West African dynasties. Her lineage carries a formidable reputation of renowned Kora masters — most notable are her grandfather, and her cousin. Sona is reputed for her skill as an instrumentalist, distinctive voice, infectious melodies and her grace onstage.
