Richard Bona

Cameroonian bassist, vocalist and composer Richard Bona moves fluidly between jazz, fusion, afrobeat and Latin pop. Known primarily for his work on electric bass, he has released a string of albums under his own name, including *Reverence* (2001), *Tiki* (2005), *The Ten Shades of Blues* (2009) and *Bonafied* (2013). His live output is documented on *Bona Makes You Sweat – Live* (2008) and *Live – The Paris Concert* (2006), while the compilation *This is Richard Bona: Anthology* (2015) surveys his catalogue. Bona’s collaborative reach extends to large-ensemble settings, notably *Richard Bona With DR Big Band – Te Mesia* (2011). His official presence spans a personal website and major streaming and social platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Instagram and Bandcamp.