Sona Jobarteh

Date: Tuesday 13 April 2027 · 17:00
Venue: Neptune Theatre
City: Seattle

Meet the artist

Sona Jobarteh

Sona Jobarteh is a British Gambian composer, singer, and instrumentalist. Born in 1983 in the UK, she is the first professional kora player. Her music combines traditional West African styles with contemporary elements. Jobarteh plays the kora, a 21 stringed instrument from West Africa. Her work is available on various platforms, including Spotify, Discogs, and Bandcamp.

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The Neptune is located at 1303 Northeast 45th Street in Seattle’s University District. There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event. Accounts found in violation of the posted ticket limit may be cancelled without notice. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Mobile barcodes delayed until 4 days prior to event. Venue reserves the right to change delivery methods. Unless otherwise noted, each person must have a ticket regardless of age. No babies in arms. There is no elevator. Stairs and ramps only to the balcony level.

The venue

Neptune Theatre

The Neptune Theatre in Seattle is a live-jazz space hosting a diverse range of performances. Its programme includes notable acts such as John Scofield’s Electrospective, showcasing a variety of jazz and live music styles.

Neptune Theatre, 1303, Northeast 45th Street, Greek Row, University Heights, University District, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98015, United States

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