I‘m a German, 55 years and my husband was a Gambian. He died here in Germany in 2011 (cancer). Today he would have celebrated his 62nd birthday. In 1998 he took me to his country and we spent there two years. This was the most beautiful time of my life. For the first time, I felt like real living - I felt alive like never before. So, I want to say „Thank you“ to my husband again, who showed me a place where my soul could breath. Whenever I feel down, doubting what this life is all about, I go back in my mind and think of those glory days ❤
There are probably millions in the US of Gambian ancestry. Thank you 60 minutes for introducing Sona and the Kora instrument to the general public. Great music!
I am welsh woman and My Husband is a Gambian man, and we have 2 beautiful sons. And a beautiful princess.. My Partner has explained to me what the song lyrics mean, Such a beautiful ,peaceful, song about The Gambia and the Gambian people and how proud they are of their country. Sona Jobarteh is an extremely talented Artist. My partner plays this song very often to our sons,and our baby girl and makes him feel happy as takes him back to is homeland. Love This song, sending love across the world, please always be kind to each other!! Much Love From North Wales, united kingdom!
Welcome bro in the African Rythm... the power and the love in the same voice... Where you can find love and peace in Africa is in the culture... Peace and love
I am a retired dentist in the USA. I have been a fan of Reggae and African music for nearly 50 years. I had no knowledge of Sona Jobarteh or the Kora until I saw tonight's story on '60 Minutes'. Fascinating music! Now I have something new to explore. Gambia looks like a very interesting country. Thank you!!
I’m a retired MD with the same new discovery via 60 minutes. Never heard of the KOra or Sona before tonight. Thanks so much to 60 minutes for highlighting this beautiful music and the woman who broke with tradition to learn and share it!
i share the same sentiment as everyone here but im not retired. i met someone from gambia and i asked why is it called 'the gambia' and i really never got a response. i just thought to refer to the country as 'the gambia' is weird.
I'm from the US, and I teach ELL students from many different countries. I play this beautiful song to my students all the time! They love this song. What a masterpiece.
I am from the United States. I am a music teacher. This music is wonderful, full of love and peace. It makes me want to come to Gambia and celebrate. Thank you so very much. Sona is not only talented but beautiful. When I taught music I encorperated African culture every time I could.
I am from India.... I can only say that Africans are born talented... World learn from them... Gambia's song echoed like our Indian folk song... Keep it up Gambia... Love to see you more and more.
I'm latina from Colombia!! I absolutely love African culture!! This song gives me the goosebumps and eyes full of tears!!! Such a wonderful voice and presence this woman has!!! Loving the instruments, the drums and the strings, the vocals... perfection!!
A Gambian language, Wolof, is very similar to Español. Mangi contana means I'm happy. ¿Como se dice "I'm happy" in Español? I was extremely surprised at the similarities as I learn Wolof. Unfortunately, I'm forgetting the Spanish I know. ❤️🖤💚🇬🇲😔
I'm from Holland and right now in Gambia for the first time. This song and clip are a great representation of the heart of the Smiling Coast of Africa.
Those such as them should be indeed pitied. I propose that we hold second of silence in the remembrance of their pathetic taste of music! Greetings from Kenya!
I'm a dutch old (63) man and can't understand any word of the song, but feel commitment and kindness by listening and looking to the singer, musicians and dansers. Love the rythm also.
I’m Nigerian living in the UK and listening to this beautiful song by my Gambian sister this cold winter morning, great message, and do be kind to one another.
I am from Ukraine and this music made me cry. It touches something deep in my heart. I think we missed Africa and we miss it. I play it and dance in the kitchen. I would like the whole world go out in the streets and dance African dances. As not only live in our brains, but also in our bodies and our hearts.
Julia africa is the beginning of the world population and will be the end for a new start. Africa will be back in his historical place in the world the mother of humanity and leading the the humanity to safe and wise place. The world is being destroyed because AFRICA is suffering everybody is exploiting africa and africans are mistreated everywhere even in UKRAINE all those people if they dont repent will face terrible end. Julia i hope u are not oen those racist people that hate african people because of their color
I don't mind admitting it made me cry, too. I think of it as a song of hope and peace. From the UK, I hope the people of Ukraine find their peace soon.
Oui elle fait pleurer cette musique. L' Afrique=à la musique. Très propos me vont droit au cœur. Salutations depuis la côte d'ivoire 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮. Pays de Didier Drogba 😘
I am from Pakistan; when I was little, my parents moved us to Africa, and I was raised there. We had some wonderful times and made beautiful memories. My siblings and I learned the language, and remember it to this day. Now, we've left Africa, but to me, Africa is my childhood, Africans are my people, and African music often takes me back to that lovely place in my mind; a place of perfection. That's why I was drawn to this stellar song; it took me there again. Thank You for uploading it.
I’m from Sarajevo in Bosnia, I think Sona is The Queen of Africa. She is in my eyes and ears. I don’t know what is more beautiful about her, her masterful playing or that almost childish voice or her appearance..I’m not even sure Sona Jobarte even exists or if she is some kind of a fairy or a melek (angel). Here’s my ❤ to you Sona Malika 🇬🇲
I’m Angolan and I can see how much Gambia is loved...Heart warming. ❤️ Let us keep appreciating one another. One Afrika ✊🏾 *(EDIT)* I didn't expect to receive so much love form my brothers and sisters. Thank you guys. I'm glad that our good taste in music brought us all here. Long live the Queen Sona ❤️
I am Congolese 🇨🇩, I don't know the lyrics of this song, but I am totally in love with it. It's one of my favourites songs, I am feeling African; my culture, my music, my peoples. Love Africa 🌍
She is singing Mandinka my language I can help you to translate it to you. She was just praising Gambia and she said as a Gambian no matter wherever you are or you go never forget that you are from the Gambia...... More
Incredible natural beauty... I did not know that there was all this beauty and creativity in the kindest people of Africa. It is Gambia... No costs, no makeup, no... but rather simplicity that exceeded expectations. I love you, people of Gambia. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sending love from Ghana! 🇬🇭 I can't believe I'm only discovering this song now! It's absolutely amazing. From the catchy groove to the rhythm, this song has a peaceful and calming effect that makes it unforgettable. We would love to hear more of this authentic style.
I am from spain and I was living with gambians for a year, lovely people God bless Gambia, Senegal and the rest of Africa
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I am from Venezuela, I have loved African music since I was very young. When I studied music I met many other African students that showed me the beautiful music of many parts of this magical continent.
Oh, i can recognise my grandmother at the end of this clip dancing with a group of women's. Thank you sister sona for futuring my granny. This will go down in history. Gambia for ever true.
This is truly soul music. As both an African and an American living in US, this is proof that if you put out authentic music and art from your spirit that the world will consume it and value it
Proud I have kissed the earth of five African countries! More recently .... Tanzania! Will see see Gambia soon. Thank you Sona for giving me the sound of the Spiritual Continent! Love always ❤🎉😂
Just found out about her on 60 minutes tonight. What a talented and determined women. Many Blessings and best wishes for your music ministry and education for the next generation!👏🏾🙏🏽🎉💝🥰
I saw the 60 Minutes segment -- which brought me to TH-cam to view some of her videos. I love the music -- a very talented and insightful lady. Continued Blessings on your journey Sona Jobarteh.
I, too, first saw her on *60 MINUTES,* and I have a feeling Sona Jobarteh is set to become one of the finest musical artists Africa has produced in over 60 years, alongside Angelique Kidjo, Miriam Makeba, and Lebo Morake, to name just a few.
I'm from Brazil. My name is Ricardo Moreno. I am a musician, researcher and teacher. I love the diversity and beauty of African music. Sona Joubarteh is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Hey my name is Bartek Ganowski I am from Poland I love good music, traveling and getting to know the customs of culture, the countries of music are joining me with greetings
From Zambia I see our African pride and heritage .I want to first to say thanks to The Lord for giving us a personal in Sona .She sends a loud and clear cut melody that resonates across the African Continent And holds the Gambian flag with hounor.More of this Melody keep our African heritage flying higher.
I just watched Sona's interview on 60 minutes and came here for more. I love how she is a musical ambassador, sharing with the world the amazing and diverse culture of Gambia. Everyone's story should be told!!!
Greetings from Brazil. Since i listened this song for the first time i never stopped listening anymore. It brings a good energy wherever I listen to it. Thanks a lot!
Western African Music was one of the foremost in introducing tonal harmony to musical world.......especial respect for Sona. in Hindi language, Sona means gold......Really this lady is 24 carat gold.
Im sierra leonian and Gambian. My dad is from Gambia and my mom from Sierra leone. My dad left us when i was a litle kid. We live in the same country but not in the same city. He never calls me and he promissed that he would visit me but he never came. Thats why I dont know much about Gambia but ik its a beautiful country! The people the food the beaches and much more. Anytime I hear this wonderful song it reminds me of my father 😢. Im so happy that my mom and I are visiting Gambia soon 💗
Sona's melodic, clear sweet voice soothes my voice and makes me so happy! I lived in the Gambia for a while and loved everything about it, especially the people, music and food!
Am proud being a Gambian One love to everyone who love the song of our beloved country The smiling cost of Africa Respect to each and every one of viewing this beautiful music video one love to you all ❤💙💚😍🌄✌
@M L Beck Drammeh Brother is there any way to get the lyrics from you? Are you able to post them here in the comment section with a translation? Thank You in advance!
I’m from Senegal 🇸🇳 but we speak the common language of Wolof and I love both cultures! Watching this video, I can almost imagine it was filmed in Senegal😁
Sona Jobarteh - your music is helping me get through this stressful day with the U.S. elections... Your music is bringing some very needed joy and lightness in this moment.
Greetings from UK, we may not share the same land, language, skin colour or culture but we are all one blood. Big love to all my brothers and sisters enjoying this magical music, be kind to each other.
Well said! There is but one human race on this planet called homo sapiens. All other races like Neanderthals, homo erectus etc. have long died out. Let's remember that :-)
I am with you in the meaning of your post, but Gambia is independent from UK just since 1965 and the official language is english... I love Gambia and his people, that´s why I use to travel up to 5 times to the smiling coast and visiting my gambian firends... Steffen from Germany--- I am a Tubab (for insiders). ;-)
Had the pleasure of hearing you sing last night, at the Jazz Alley in Seattle. Thank you for bringing your voice and a piece of the motherland to the room. One Love, a Cameroonian fan
I love this song so much!!! Living here in Detroit where lots of music proliferates still doesn't warm my soul like these "riddims" !! There is a natural yearning for Black Americans to one day walk on African soil !! Viva Gambia!!
It would help, ever so little, if more Black Americans appreciated their African roots more; and realized the lies the West has sold them about Africa and its history.
Im from South africa and wow im so in love with African music, African sound, thank you Sona Jobarteh your music increases the love that we have for our continent as you talk about the beauty of Gambia
@@EstebanMataVargas Thank you. We've been struggling for centuries because of bad government and politicians who created unnecessary hate and wars between people. But people always keep fighting for freedom and love and we never give up. Respect to you 💪🏽
I met a Gambian woman at my clinic, and I asked her what music she likes. She happily mentioned you. I am happy to have found your music. Your music is light and joyous, and brings me joy. Thank you.
As a African American, i am so happy that i am listening to more music by Africans on the continent, when i listen to continent musicians with traditional instruments and i hear the way the artist sings. It helps me appreciate African diaspora musicians this teaches me, we have not lost all of our culture. Bless those who post the musicians.
Yo soy del Perú🇵🇪 Agradezco este descubrimiento que al escucharte cada día!☀️🦅 Vivo en la playa La Honda km. 55.5 sur de Lima Y soy realmente iluminada cada tarde… al poner tu canción a la hora de la puesta del sol☀️ Hasta los pelícanos y las gaviotas peruanas, zarcillos. Lobos de mar, gatos , marinos , todos se quedan escuchándote! Y yo bailando! Gracias pir la felicidad en mi corazón y en la de cada ser que sienta esta maravillosa 🎵 en ♥️🪁☀️👏😎
Hola, tienes que ir al mercado de Saenz Peña en el Callao, ahí está Yusuf un Gambiano que cocina los mejores Shawarmas que he probado, desde África para Perú, es Gambiano de religión Musulmana.
I saw you in Roseburg, Oregon, USA, and I was so amazed at your talent. I admire and respect you, for the work that you do for Gambia. I was grateful and honored that you I saw you in person -- my life was honored by your connection to my life. Thank you for your music -- for your contribution to this world. I pray, hope for, envision that you are a great financial wealth and enrich the arts in Gambia, who contribute and enrich this world with their arts: music, literature, drama, etc. and more. Blessings to you and the whole of Africa!!! I love you and pray for a safe journey throughout this world -- playing music, Music that we need to keep the world at peace and thinking of a healthy new reality for us all in equality and love.
My family is from The Gambia, and we just came back from my first trip there a couple days ago. It’s such a beautiful country, and I can’t wait to go back 🥰 🇬🇲 ❤️ 🇺🇸
I'm from the Netherlands, I have visit Gambia now twice, it is such a lovely place to be. Best Islamic country of whole Africa, because the Islam in this country is in harmony with everyone else, and all other religions. I made lots of friends there. What a good friendly people over there. It's my second home now.
TH-cam hides many things. This African music deserve more than these views. When a woman has a passion on something she always convince me. When i listen to such real musics i feel like i am going to cry. Love from Rwanda ❤. I am singing it without understanding what i am singing. I wish i can understand
it certainly does, been hard to find African music that wasn't 'New age' autotuned-to-shit garbage or some crappy quality video zooming on someones left leg while they dance in the most generic way imaginable while claiming to be 'traditional African' music
Ich war vor 37 Jahren dort und im Senegal. Ich bin glücklich darüber, daß die Frauen dort nicht mehr 2 Schritte hinter dem Mann laufen ❤ und alte Traditionen geöffnet haben! Auf die Weisheit und den Mut der Frauen ❤
You're right. There are many Arabic words in Mandinka similar to Swahili I guess. I'm just fascinated how intertwined African languages really are. Africa must unite for it's people to take their rightful place on earth.
Mutie Mule ...It's not Arabic. I think you mean 'Afro-Asiatic'. The Afro-Asiatic language is extremely old and has existed long before Arabs entered Africa. Arabs only arrived in West Africa in 700 BC. However, Mandinka have had their language for over 10,000 years. These Mandinka people are responsible for some of the greatest empires in Africa. Songhai, Mali, and Ghana Empire was created by their ancestors. I’m even thinking it was their ancestors that ruled Pre-historic Egypt at one point before they migrated to West Africa due to Invasions/also due to the spread of the Sahara. The Mandinka, Soninke and Songhai people and their history are beyond fascinating. Let’s not even talk about their music - they are the founders of the Saharan 'Desert Blues' music style. Ali Farka Toure is one of them. These people are full of so much culture and history. They are also very closely related to the Dogon. The only difference is that the Dogon are not Muslim and have maintained the pre-Islamic traditions. You should read about them.
Simply beautiful. Here is an English translation I found: The Gambia Built in peace and stability, hosted by development and progress, Humanity and happiness is on all faces, our outstanding country Gambia. Wherever you are , never forget your homeland Gambia For if you forget your roots, you turn your back on who you are. (Refrain): We are proud… We are proud of our country (Refrain): We are proud… Let us come together and unite (Refrain): We are proud… This is what will result in progress People of the Gambia; this is the beautiful land People of the Gambia; this is the peaceful land People of the Gambia; this is the land of our people People of the Gambia; there is nothing that compares to this land People honour this country because it is blessed We should not abandon our beautiful country Sons/daughters of this land, let us come to together I will truly always be proud to be a Gambian Wherever I travel, I shall tell of the wonders of this country There is nowhere that compares to Gambia Outro: The home of Peace… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Blessings… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Humility… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Family… everyone say “Gambia”
Thanks very much for the translation. very sweep wisely put together to value peace, happiness and dignity in Gambia and in the whole Africa. Thank so much to the artist.
Built in peace and stability, hosted by development and progress, Humanity and happiness is on all faces, our outstanding country Gambia. Wherever you are , never forget your homeland Gambia For if you forget your roots, you turn your back on who you are. (Refrain): We are proud… We are proud of our country (Refrain): We are proud… Let us come together and unite (Refrain): We are proud… This is what will result in progress People of the Gambia; this is the beautiful land People of the Gambia; this is the peaceful land People of the Gambia; this is the land of our people People of the Gambia; there is nothing that compares to this land People honour this country because it is blessed We should not abandon our beautiful country Sons/daughters of this land, let us come to together I will truly always be proud to be a Gambian Wherever I travel, I shall tell of the wonders of this country There is nowhere that compares to Gambia Outro: The home of Peace… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Blessings… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Humility… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Family… everyone say “Gambia”
I wish majority of the people in the world hear what are saying because this song really moves me as a Gambian, you really deserve a Grammy for the love you have for your country
Enjoying this song in Florida, as a 74 year old retired Colombian-American lawyer. I must be a reincarnated Gambian.
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I‘m a German, 55 years and my husband was a Gambian. He died here in Germany in 2011 (cancer). Today he would have celebrated his 62nd birthday.
In 1998 he took me to his country and we spent there two years. This was the most beautiful time of my life. For the first time, I felt like real living - I felt alive like never before.
So, I want to say „Thank you“ to my husband again, who showed me a place where my soul could breath.
Whenever I feel down, doubting what this life is all about, I go back in my mind and think of those glory days ❤
Be blessed !
Stay blessed 🙏
gänsehaut !
Satay blessed
May (we all) rest in Jesus' peace 🕊️
There are probably millions in the US of Gambian ancestry. Thank you 60 minutes for introducing Sona and the Kora instrument to the general public. Great music!
I am welsh woman and My Husband is a Gambian man, and we have 2 beautiful sons. And a beautiful princess.. My Partner has explained to me what the song lyrics mean, Such a beautiful ,peaceful, song about The Gambia and the Gambian people and how proud they are of their country. Sona Jobarteh is an extremely talented Artist. My partner plays this song very often to our sons,and our baby girl and makes him feel happy as takes him back to is homeland. Love This song, sending love across the world, please always be kind to each other!! Much Love From North Wales, united kingdom!
Respect for your words sir.
One love from Angola, África ❤️
I like that
Travelle through West Africa 3 years ago wow changed me forever loved it
wow those are some powerful words thank you so much
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I'm a japanese student.
In a class of African culture, my teacher introduced this. This song became one of my favorite :)
Love from Japan
Welcome bro in the African Rythm... the power and the love in the same voice... Where you can find love and peace in Africa is in the culture... Peace and love
I will show this beautiful song to my students in geography. Greatings from Poland!
Arigatou Gozaimasu...Watashi wa Gambia-jin desu.
Listning in Malaysia
do you listing kabyle an toureg musique it's amazigh musique nord africa is not arabic
I am a retired dentist in the USA. I have been a fan of Reggae and African music for nearly 50 years. I had no knowledge of Sona Jobarteh or the Kora until I saw tonight's story on '60 Minutes'. Fascinating music! Now I have something new to explore. Gambia looks like a very interesting country. Thank you!!
I’m a retired MD with the same new discovery via 60 minutes. Never heard of the KOra or Sona before tonight. Thanks so much to 60 minutes for highlighting this beautiful music and the woman who broke with tradition to learn and share it!
Thank and you're welcome to the smiling coast of Africa
poor but very content ended
You are welcome Gambia is the smallest in west Africa but very nice country full of tourists all year round
Me too. Had never heard of this very talented young lady. I'm an instant fan.
i share the same sentiment as everyone here but im not retired. i met someone from gambia and i asked why is it called 'the gambia' and i really never got a response. i just thought to refer to the country as 'the gambia' is weird.
Am from Uganda and my husband is Gambian..much for Gambia where my kids are from..the people there are nice... respect Gambia
I'm from the US, and I teach ELL students from many different countries. I play this beautiful song to my students all the time! They love this song. What a masterpiece.
my anthropology did the same thing. I love this.
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I am from the United States. I am a music teacher. This music is wonderful, full of love and peace. It makes me want to come to Gambia and celebrate. Thank you so very much. Sona is not only talented but beautiful.
When I taught music I encorperated African culture every time I could.
Thank you welcome to smilling coast africa gambia🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲
Please I need your contact
U always welcome to Gambia smilling coast of africa
You should come...
As a musician it's so awesome to see a Music teacher with am open mind to music
I am from India.... I can only say that Africans are born talented... World learn from them... Gambia's song echoed like our Indian folk song... Keep it up Gambia... Love to see you more and more.
I am from the Caribbean and can always appreciate music connected to the Mother Land. Africa you were the first and will be the last. One love Sona.
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Listening to music from all over helps me realize the diversity of the tribe we call human. Thank you.
Absolutely!
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I'm latina from Colombia!! I absolutely love African culture!! This song gives me the goosebumps and eyes full of tears!!! Such a wonderful voice and presence this woman has!!! Loving the instruments, the drums and the strings, the vocals... perfection!!
Gracias a ti. es la cultura mendinga
Es un hermoso tema, con una musicalisacion excepcional y una magistral interpretación.
Jaja tal cual, yo los escucho desde Misiones, Argentina, saludos!
A Gambian language, Wolof, is very similar to Español. Mangi contana means I'm happy. ¿Como se dice "I'm happy" in Español? I was extremely surprised at the similarities as I learn Wolof. Unfortunately, I'm forgetting the Spanish I know. ❤️🖤💚🇬🇲😔
I’m from Morocco I discover this great singer Jobarteh. Month ago this song is among the best song I listen.
As African Proud of you Sona
I discovered this beautiful artist on Spotify. Love to Gambia 🇬🇲 from Canada 🇨🇦
Soy Canario. Estuve en Montreal y tuve el placer de verla en directo. Tenemos una ONG en Gambia
I'm from Holland and right now in Gambia for the first time. This song and clip are a great representation of the heart of the Smiling Coast of Africa.
Gerben Rodts god bless hope you enjoyed it there
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I am sorry for people who still haven't find this song. Such a beautiful message. Greetings and best wishes from Latvia ! 🇱🇻 🙏
Thank you one love bless up
Those such as them should be indeed pitied. I propose that we hold second of silence in the remembrance of their pathetic taste of music! Greetings from Kenya!
You're right. We should fight for peace and understanding eachother not land and oil. Peace ✌️
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Moment of Silence..lol
I am from Serbia and I love this song, it always puts me in a good mood. Thank you Sona ❤
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Merci beaucoup, vraiment la musique n'a pas de frontière ❤️❤️
живела Србија!)
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@@otrutniy--otruiniyСмотри, а то голова отрезанная твоя домой в посылке придёт ☠️☠️☠️
From Somalia 🇸🇴 much love ❤ our brothers & sisters 🇬🇲 beautiful country & beautiful people ❤
You are the Very Special and Best for me
I Love 💕 You.l, my moods are Special, I just need the English Versions!
❤🎉❤🎉❤
@@ManGolden786 Thank you dear 🥰❤️
I'm a dutch old (63) man and can't understand any word of the song, but feel commitment and kindness by listening and looking to the singer, musicians and dansers.
Love the rythm also.
I’m Nigerian living in the UK and listening to this beautiful song by my Gambian sister this cold winter morning, great message, and do be kind to one another.
I am from Kenya .such a masterpiece 🥰 ,sending love to my African brothers and sisters ❣
Wow, didn't know of this masterpiece
Mkenya mwingine hapa. I saw her interview on france 24 and it was amazing🔥🧡
Na mimi hapa nikiwa🇺🇬👌🏾
I discovered her on Spotify. Huyu yuko mbele Kabisa. I love her music ❤.
I am from Ukraine and this music made me cry. It touches something deep in my heart. I think we missed Africa and we miss it. I play it and dance in the kitchen. I would like the whole world go out in the streets and dance African dances. As not only live in our brains, but also in our bodies and our hearts.
Julia africa is the beginning of the world population and will be the end for a new start. Africa will be back in his historical place in the world the mother of humanity and leading the the humanity to safe and wise place. The world is being destroyed because AFRICA is suffering everybody is exploiting africa and africans are mistreated everywhere even in UKRAINE all those people if they dont repent will face terrible end. Julia i hope u are not oen those racist people that hate african people because of their color
I don't mind admitting it made me cry, too. I think of it as a song of hope and peace. From the UK, I hope the people of Ukraine find their peace soon.
Spoken like a sage. Welcome Home to different.
Oui elle fait pleurer cette musique. L' Afrique=à la musique. Très propos me vont droit au cœur. Salutations depuis la côte d'ivoire 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮. Pays de Didier Drogba 😘
@@keithchadwick Thank you! I hope we will stop this evil altogether. Because we are losing so many people, so many...
I am from Pakistan; when I was little, my parents moved us to Africa, and I was raised there. We had some wonderful times and made beautiful memories. My siblings and I learned the language, and remember it to this day. Now, we've left Africa, but to me, Africa is my childhood, Africans are my people, and African music often takes me back to that lovely place in my mind; a place of perfection. That's why I was drawn to this stellar song; it took me there again. Thank You for uploading it.
D T Thank You for your kind words brother. God bless you. Peace & love.
I appreciate you. I am from Zambia. This music speaks to me even if don't understand the language
wait, why did they move ya to africa? o.O.
@@NCXitlali Lucky him that was moved to Africa! Most spectacular continent! I wish I were African!
Funny how some people refer to Africa like it is a country.
Africa is the mother of humanity !!! I love Africa !!! From Guadeloupe
I’m from Sarajevo in Bosnia, I think Sona is The Queen of Africa. She is in my eyes and ears. I don’t know what is more beautiful about her, her masterful playing or that almost childish voice or her appearance..I’m not even sure Sona Jobarte even exists or if she is some kind of a fairy or a melek (angel). Here’s my ❤ to you Sona Malika 🇬🇲
Wahou ❤❤❤❤
@@sebastienberengercoulibaly8879 What does wahou mean? ☺️
i am with you on this one
Africans we are just one people, love from Zimbabwe. Enjoying the masterpiece. This is what i call music🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
I am peruvian and I love this rhythm is so uplifting.
Love you all.
I'm originally from Tunisia, love ❤️ the song, the voice, love 🇬🇲 Thank you Sona for this song
I’m Angolan and I can see how much Gambia is loved...Heart warming. ❤️ Let us keep appreciating one another. One Afrika ✊🏾
*(EDIT)*
I didn't expect to receive so much love form my brothers and sisters. Thank you guys. I'm glad that our good taste in music brought us all here. Long live the Queen Sona ❤️
Luvry where do you stay in angola
One Africa, one World. Love and respect from Vienna, Austria
One Africa, from South Africa
you speak words of unity and encouragement and that's wise of you Andreia- am Onyona
Love, Ghana
I am Congolese 🇨🇩, I don't know the lyrics of this song, but I am totally in love with it. It's one of my favourites songs, I am feeling African; my culture, my music, my peoples. Love Africa 🌍
She is singing Mandinka my language I can help you to translate it to you. She was just praising Gambia and she said as a Gambian no matter wherever you are or you go never forget that you are from the Gambia...... More
Thanks for your question, and thanks for the answer ❤
Incredible natural beauty... I did not know that there was all this beauty and creativity in the kindest people of Africa. It is Gambia... No costs, no makeup, no... but rather simplicity that exceeded expectations. I love you, people of Gambia.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I am from Rwanda🇷🇼, and this songs speaks to all of us African Brothers and sisters! One love! 💕
Rwanda 🇷🇼 ?? Humm okay
Hello,how are you doing today
From rwanda too🤩🇷🇼
Nuko nuko di
Yas 👍👍👍💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful representation of Gambia 🇬🇲! Respect from the Republic of Chad 🇹🇩.
I'm argentinian 🇦🇷, God bless Gambia 🇬🇲 God bless Africa
Que hermoso comentario!
Greetings from Ethiopian's to the people of Argentina 🇪🇹🇦🇷 ❤
GOD bless humanity in it's beautiful diversity and sharing our cultures in joy and love ❤
God bless Gambia
God bless Argentina! Greetings from Virginia USA 🇺🇸
Sending love from Ghana! 🇬🇭
I can't believe I'm only discovering this song now! It's absolutely amazing. From the catchy groove to the rhythm, this song has a peaceful and calming effect that makes it unforgettable. We would love to hear more of this authentic style.
Thanks for the ride Sona! Flew to Gambia 🇬🇲 in 6 minutes and 9 Seconds.......😍😍😍 Love from India 🇮🇳
I’m so glad I watched 60 Minutes. I heard the beautiful and talented, Sona Jobarteh. I’m glad she’s keeping Gambian music alive.
I am from spain and I was living with gambians for a year, lovely people God bless Gambia, Senegal and the rest of Africa
I am from Venezuela, I have loved African music since I was very young. When I studied music I met many other African students that showed me the beautiful music of many parts of this magical continent.
Y tienes algunos discos o música de allá?, En que ciudad vives actualmente?, Tienes música folklore de Venezuela?
Gracias Teresa 😘
@@ulisesramuco4660 no me he olvidado de contestarte, pronto te mando unos links de musica Venezolana.
@ hola bonita, sí, de preferencia folklore de calidad . Estamos pendientes 🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️👍
I'm from Namibia and first time listening to this song... all I can say is that we Africans are so gifted and beautiful 😚✊
yes you are and the world knows it!
I'm African American.
Ditto on our giftedness and beauty.
I'm south African
Hi !! what does this song mean? Is it possible to have the lyrics in English please?
@@paotrarmor The translation can be Googled.
I am a Proud ERITREAN- AFRICAN... MY Dream is to Return back home after 35 years!!!
J'espère que tu es rentrée.
Are you back?
Oh, i can recognise my grandmother at the end of this clip dancing with a group of women's. Thank you sister sona for futuring my granny. This will go down in history. Gambia for ever true.
Wow
This is truly soul music. As both an African and an American living in US, this is proof that if you put out authentic music and art from your spirit that the world will consume it and value it
Thank you deae 🎉❤❤
I don't understand anything here but Music and its enough to move my soul
- Love from India
Love from Armenia to this perfect masterpiece of music which took us deep into the spirit of Africa .....big like and respect from Armenia
Proud I have kissed the earth of five African countries! More recently .... Tanzania! Will see see Gambia soon. Thank you Sona for giving me the sound of the Spiritual Continent! Love always ❤🎉😂
Just found out about her on 60 minutes tonight. What a talented and determined women. Many Blessings and best wishes for your music ministry and education for the next generation!👏🏾🙏🏽🎉💝🥰
I just found out about her too, on 60 Minutes😊
So Talented and a lovely voice!
I saw the 60 Minutes segment -- which brought me to TH-cam to view some of her videos. I love the music -- a very talented and insightful lady. Continued Blessings on your journey Sona Jobarteh.
I, too, first saw her on *60 MINUTES,* and I have a feeling Sona Jobarteh is set to become one of the finest musical artists Africa has produced in over 60 years, alongside Angelique Kidjo, Miriam Makeba, and Lebo Morake, to name just a few.
Gotta love 60 minutes lol as it also brought me here
Same!
Am not a Gambian but accept this is the best music that make me feel proud as an African.
I really love her songs.
I'm from Brazil. My name is Ricardo Moreno. I am a musician, researcher and teacher. I love the diversity and beauty of African music. Sona Joubarteh is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Hey my name is Bartek Ganowski I am from Poland I love good music, traveling and getting to know the customs of culture, the countries of music are joining me with greetings
Africaines the kings of rythme .
Pensei que só eu de brasileiro curtindo a música africana por aqui, mas não srrsrs
ESSE RITMO É AFROBEAT, NÃO É?
at the risk of sounding very, very trite, the music of Sona is uplifting, joyful and full of hope. Thank you, Sona Joubarteh.
From Zambia I see our African pride and heritage .I want to first to say thanks to The Lord for giving us a personal in Sona .She sends a loud and clear cut melody that resonates across the African Continent And holds the Gambian flag with hounor.More of this Melody keep our African heritage flying higher.
I would love to teach music and the performing arts 🎭 in Africa. My favorite music and a world 🌎 of lessons
@@susanlau9493sona have a music school in Gambia very close to where I live. I am sure you will be welcome there and you will love it 😊
@@jaboumumby thank you for the invitation 🙏
Wonderful
@jabou thank you so much for the information and I know I would love that
I’m Ghanaian and found this song by chance. Such a beautiful composition and video. Africa is blessed with great talents and tunes.❤️
Am a Gambian and my best friend is Ghanian. One African
@@rabdujaiye7941 beautiful 🤩
I found it about a week ago and i play it every morning on my way to work. I am from Togo. Just very beautiful
Nice tune ,Gambia got natural talent. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭
Africa is blessed with extraordinary human beings. Pretty sure you and your family are among them.
To every Gambian, I bring you good tidings from Nigeria. Thanks for blessing us with good music. ❤️
I'm from Somalia 🇸🇴 and i love this song. The rhythm is another level. Luv to my all African people.
Why you on youtube? Go back being a pirate argh argh 😂
A Ducaale.. so amazing 💖💗💓 Do you have a Facebook page? I love Somalia.
ducaale doqon, ducaale gaal
@@dayuus1dayuus733 maahmaah baa tiraahdo " Dayuis iyo dameerba dayma iga deeqda" 😂😂😂
Thank you 60 Minutes for introducing Sona to us👏she is an amazing artist
It's been a week since I came back from Gambia. My thoughts are still on African soil. Sending lot of love from Poland to all Gambian People.
Thank you :-)
My Africa is just beautiful. Love Gambia from Ethiopia.
👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
Same here from Ethiopia
Sure it is ❤️😊
I just watched Sona's interview on 60 minutes and came here for more. I love how she is a musical ambassador, sharing with the world the amazing and diverse culture of Gambia. Everyone's story should be told!!!
Greetings from Brazil. Since i listened this song for the first time i never stopped listening anymore. It brings a good energy wherever I listen to it. Thanks a lot!
I am from France 🇨🇵 and this song is so beautiful and warm that is like having the sun 🌞 in my house when I turn it on. Thank you ! 💛🧡❤
🇬🇲🥰🇨🇵
You people are our problems here. Stay where you're pls
I'm from the Gambia life in France Paris. Were you living in France?
@@bestafro5335 What is your problem ?
🌼🇵🇱☘️
Western African Music was one of the foremost in introducing tonal harmony to musical world.......especial respect for Sona.
in Hindi language, Sona means gold......Really this lady is 24 carat gold.
OMG just discovered this gem today, loving the vocals, the choreography, the video is so authentic, sending warm greetings from Kenya
Im sierra leonian and Gambian. My dad is from Gambia and my mom from Sierra leone. My dad left us when i was a litle kid. We live in the same country but not in the same city. He never calls me and he promissed that he would visit me but he never came. Thats why I dont know much about Gambia but ik its a beautiful country! The people the food the beaches and much more. Anytime I hear this wonderful song it reminds me of my father 😢. Im so happy that my mom and I are visiting Gambia soon 💗
Affections of a father does not define you only you do good journey good person don’t hold it against him. He’s just a boy inside.
@@skoolzone
@@Im_the-queen thank you it’s actually smaller than that. You’re so generous.
So sorry.
Sona's melodic, clear sweet voice soothes my voice and makes me so happy! I lived in the Gambia for a while and loved everything about it, especially the people, music and food!
Hello,how are you doing today
Am proud being a Gambian
One love to everyone who love the song of our beloved country
The smiling cost of Africa
Respect to each and every one
of viewing this beautiful music video one love to you all ❤💙💚😍🌄✌
Lovely song.
I don't know how I got here but I'm glad :)) , amazing voice and sounds ...kind regards from Romania
Good sound regardes from Portugal 🇵🇹
@M L Beck Drammeh Brother is there any way to get the lyrics from you? Are you able to post them here in the comment section with a translation? Thank You in advance!
I’m from Senegal 🇸🇳 but we speak the common language of Wolof and I love both cultures! Watching this video, I can almost imagine it was filmed in Senegal😁
Sona Jobarteh - your music is helping me get through this stressful day with the U.S. elections... Your music is bringing some very needed joy and lightness in this moment.
I'm Angolan, I really like this song, who's listening to this song in May 2024
Eu tbém sou angolana e adoro as músicas da Sona❤
Just hearing this for the first time. It's beautiful, refreshing and soothing. I'm American.
Every day❤❤❤
I love this song also! I live in Jamaiaca.
@@kuyahkudey3217❤❤❤😊😊😊
Je suis aux BURUNDI 🇧🇮 merci bcp pour la culture africaine que vous avez nous montre dans cette chanson
i from Cameroon , and I can't understand the language but the rhythm is enthralling, and you are also beautiful , love you!!!!!!!
Greetings from UK, we may not share the same land, language, skin colour or culture but we are all one blood. Big love to all my brothers and sisters enjoying this magical music, be kind to each other.
Well said! There is but one human race on this planet called homo sapiens. All other races like Neanderthals, homo erectus etc. have long died out. Let's remember that :-)
Thanks a lot
One love brother!
I am with you in the meaning of your post, but Gambia is independent from UK just since 1965 and the official language is english... I love Gambia and his people, that´s why I use to travel up to 5 times to the smiling coast and visiting my gambian firends... Steffen from Germany--- I am a Tubab (for insiders). ;-)
Steffen Borwig you are very lucky
Had the pleasure of hearing you sing last night, at the Jazz Alley in Seattle. Thank you for bringing your voice and a piece of the motherland to the room. One Love, a Cameroonian fan
Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 proud to be Africa, I love this song so much ❤
I cant imagine how possible to dis this wonderful girl with this fantastic hairstyle and beautiful song? O_o
Greetings from Ukraine!
I love this song so much!!! Living here in Detroit where lots of music proliferates still doesn't warm my soul like these "riddims" !! There is a natural yearning for Black Americans to one day walk on African soil !! Viva Gambia!!
deep words...God bless the motherland AFRICA
Okiibu
It would help, ever so little, if more Black Americans appreciated their African roots more; and realized the lies the West has sold them about Africa and its history.
Congratulations for your national holiday on 18th February Gambia from your friends in Germany
I'm from Germany 🇩🇪 and my partner from the smiling coast. 🇬🇲 We have a beautiful daughter. And we all love the Song. ❤️
Im from South africa and wow im so in love with African music, African sound, thank you Sona Jobarteh your music increases the love that we have for our continent as you talk about the beauty of Gambia
Love from Turkey ♥️ I really like African music and Sona Jobarteh’s voice, it’s touching to heart...
🇬🇲❤🇹🇷
Hello,how are you doing today
I'm a product of Bosnia and Hercegovina 🇧🇦 and this song fills my whole heart.
Forever Africa! ❤️
Thanks 🙏🏿
Bosnia is a wonderful country and its people are one the most enduring and strongest I´ve known about.
@@EstebanMataVargas Thank you.
We've been struggling for centuries because of bad government and politicians who created unnecessary hate and wars between people.
But people always keep fighting for freedom and love and we never give up.
Respect to you 💪🏽
Thanks
@@BunBabylon Thank you, my friend, and keep fighting the good. I´m sure you will prevail.
I met a Gambian woman at my clinic, and I asked her what music she likes. She happily mentioned you. I am happy to have found your music. Your music is light and joyous, and brings me joy. Thank you.
As a African American, i am so happy that i am listening to more music by Africans on the continent, when i listen to continent musicians with traditional instruments and i hear the way the artist sings. It helps me appreciate African diaspora musicians this teaches me, we have not lost all of our culture. Bless those who post the musicians.
I can relate and I agree so much
I concur.
You're wise Mike. Sometimes ppl forget that DNA never dies and your ancestral DNA will forever be active in some degree.
Yo soy del Perú🇵🇪
Agradezco este descubrimiento que al escucharte cada día!☀️🦅
Vivo en la playa La Honda km. 55.5 sur de Lima
Y soy realmente iluminada cada tarde… al poner tu canción a la hora de la puesta del sol☀️
Hasta los pelícanos y las gaviotas peruanas, zarcillos. Lobos de mar, gatos , marinos , todos se quedan escuchándote! Y yo bailando!
Gracias pir la felicidad en mi corazón y en la de cada ser que sienta esta maravillosa 🎵 en ♥️🪁☀️👏😎
También soy de Lima Perú y llegué aquí a través de otra canción africana. Que espléndidas canciones existen que ni sabemos
Es una Gran Artista ❤❤❤
Ohh también tuve la misma visión pero desde las montañas de Cusco es genial ver el atardecer al sur de Cusco con esta musica
Hola, tienes que ir al mercado de Saenz Peña en el Callao, ahí está Yusuf un Gambiano que cocina los mejores Shawarmas que he probado, desde África para Perú, es Gambiano de religión Musulmana.
25 years on stage as a musician in America. This woman is talented and the music is beautiful.
Thanks
I saw you in Roseburg, Oregon, USA, and I was so amazed at your talent. I admire and respect you, for the work that you do for Gambia. I was grateful and honored that you I saw you in person -- my life was honored by your connection to my life. Thank you for your music -- for your contribution to this world. I pray, hope for, envision that you are a great financial wealth and enrich the arts in Gambia, who contribute and enrich this world with their arts: music, literature, drama, etc. and more. Blessings to you and the whole of Africa!!! I love you and pray for a safe journey throughout this world -- playing music, Music that we need to keep the world at peace and thinking of a healthy new reality for us all in equality and love.
My family is from The Gambia, and we just came back from my first trip there a couple days ago. It’s such a beautiful country, and I can’t wait to go back 🥰 🇬🇲 ❤️ 🇺🇸
That's good so wen are we going back miss jollof too
i was there for the first time in november last year. i didnt want lo go home. ill be back soon..very soon.
I'm from the Netherlands, I have visit Gambia now twice, it is such a lovely place to be. Best Islamic country of whole Africa, because the Islam in this country is in harmony with everyone else, and all other religions. I made lots of friends there. What a good friendly people over there. It's my second home now.
You should visit other Muslim countries like Sudan, Mali and Ethiopia/Eritrea. Most African Muslim countries accually and you will find it there too.
Surprising huh?
@@JoStylin Anyway hopefully with the beautiful revolution in Sudan the tribal wars can be finished. A peace agreement will be sign on the 20 of June.
So true, I lived there for six months and a Christian and was never discriminated against, God bless Gambia
This music is medicine. It is soothing, and joyful, and full of life and love and beauty and peace. I am so grateful for it.
TH-cam hides many things. This African music deserve more than these views. When a woman has a passion on something she always convince me. When i listen to such real musics i feel like i am going to cry. Love from Rwanda ❤. I am singing it without understanding what i am singing. I wish i can understand
it certainly does, been hard to find African music that wasn't 'New age' autotuned-to-shit garbage or some crappy quality video zooming on someones left leg while they dance in the most generic way imaginable while claiming to be 'traditional African' music
Ich war vor 37 Jahren dort und im Senegal. Ich bin glücklich darüber, daß die Frauen dort nicht mehr 2 Schritte hinter dem Mann laufen ❤ und alte Traditionen geöffnet haben! Auf die Weisheit und den Mut der Frauen ❤
I'm from Morocco, this song is so beautiful . Nothing but love for our brothers and sisters in the south of Mother Africa.
Shame on me for discovering you in 2019. This song is a gem. Mandinka sounds like a mix of Arabic + Swahili.
Love from KENYA
You're right. There are many Arabic words in Mandinka similar to Swahili I guess.
I'm just fascinated how intertwined African languages really are. Africa must unite for it's people to take their rightful place on earth.
Mutie Mule ...It's not Arabic. I think you mean 'Afro-Asiatic'. The Afro-Asiatic language is extremely old and has existed long before Arabs entered Africa. Arabs only arrived in West Africa in 700 BC. However, Mandinka have had their language for over 10,000 years. These Mandinka people are responsible for some of the greatest empires in Africa. Songhai, Mali, and Ghana Empire was created by their ancestors. I’m even thinking it was their ancestors that ruled Pre-historic Egypt at one point before they migrated to West Africa due to Invasions/also due to the spread of the Sahara.
The Mandinka, Soninke and Songhai people and their history are beyond fascinating. Let’s not even talk about their music - they are the founders of the Saharan 'Desert Blues' music style. Ali Farka Toure is one of them. These people are full of so much culture and history. They are also very closely related to the Dogon. The only difference is that the Dogon are not Muslim and have maintained the pre-Islamic traditions. You should read about them.
Am a kenyan but I love this song ... i dont understand the words but enjoy it
@@JoStylin well said
There is no Arabic in the language, and no Swahili neither
Simply beautiful. Here is an English translation I found:
The Gambia
Built in peace and stability,
hosted by development and progress,
Humanity
and happiness is on all faces,
our outstanding country Gambia.
Wherever you are
, never forget
your homeland Gambia
For if you forget your roots,
you turn your back on who you are.
(Refrain):
We are proud…
We are proud of our country
(Refrain):
We are proud…
Let us come together and unite
(Refrain):
We are proud…
This is what will result in progress
People of the Gambia; this is the beautiful land
People of the Gambia; this is the peaceful land
People of the Gambia; this is the land of our people
People of the Gambia; there is nothing that compares to this land
People honour this country because it is blessed
We should not abandon our beautiful country
Sons/daughters of this land, let us come to together
I will truly always be proud to be a Gambian
Wherever I travel, I shall tell of the wonders of this country
There is nowhere that compares to Gambia
Outro:
The home of Peace… everyone say “Gambia”
The home of Blessings… everyone say “Gambia”
The home of Humility… everyone say “Gambia”
The home of Family… everyone say “Gambia”
Wow,I wish I can be from Gambia
Thanks very much for the translation. very sweep wisely put together to value peace, happiness and dignity in Gambia and in the whole Africa. Thank so much to the artist.
hey thank you for trying to make us understand
Thank you so much this song stirred me
Good job buddy✌
I don't know why I'm crying whenever I listen this music "Gambia". Tooooo much love from E T H I O P I A 👏
I am from Guinea Bissau and this beautiful song makes me feel like crying whenever i am far from my home African country. One love Sona Jobarteh
From you com....?
Far from you'rs makes me
Am cameroonian I don't understand a single word from the song apart from Gambia but I tell you I feel peace and the happiness in that song.
Good song to listen to while taking Ibogaine
Natural voice. With. Vaibrasion
I'm from Peru, and I don't know nothing about what can she say. But the sound is so peaceful that I hear when something in me isn't keeping me happy.
Built in peace and stability,
hosted by development and progress,
Humanity
and happiness is on all faces,
our outstanding country Gambia.
Wherever you are
, never forget
your homeland Gambia
For if you forget your roots,
you turn your back on who you are.
(Refrain):
We are proud…
We are proud of our country
(Refrain):
We are proud…
Let us come together and unite
(Refrain):
We are proud…
This is what will result in progress
People of the Gambia; this is the beautiful land
People of the Gambia; this is the peaceful land
People of the Gambia; this is the land of our people
People of the Gambia; there is nothing that compares to this land
People honour this country because it is blessed
We should not abandon our beautiful country
Sons/daughters of this land, let us come to together
I will truly always be proud to be a Gambian
Wherever I travel, I shall tell of the wonders of this country
There is nowhere that compares to Gambia
Outro:
The home of Peace… everyone say “Gambia”
The home of Blessings… everyone say “Gambia”
The home of Humility… everyone say “Gambia”
The home of Family… everyone say “Gambia”
I wish majority of the people in the world hear what are saying because this song really moves me as a Gambian, you really deserve a Grammy for the love you have for your country
Beautiful people of Africa, you deserve a better future! Greetings from Hellas/Greece!
Much love for the people of The Gambia from Nairobi Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Gambia 🇬🇲 rise up. Mama Africa rise up. Who’s listening to this song in July 2020 ? The culture belongs to us. much love from USA 🇺🇸 🇨🇩
Man we still listening to the song we can't get enough of it 😆
💪💖💖💖💪🙏
It's very beautifull,Can I have the text if this song , I also play kora ,learning since 2026 with Bademba Kanoute griot from Dakar !
Correction :2006
listening from Ethiopia! feel like i am gambian now lol
Pretty face and voice .. Whats a treasure for Africa... Big Kiss Sona