Griot Creole Rendezvous: An evening with Sona Jobarteh and Cedric Watson

Schedule

Sat Mar 29 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts | Chicago, IL

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“A Griot for a new generation of West Africans.” – BBC World Service
The spirit of sonic storyteller Sona Jobarteh’s music stands on the mighty shoulders of the West African Griot Tradition; she is a living archive of the Gambian people. With over 23 million YouTube views and sold-out performances from the Hollywood Bowl to London's Barbican, Sona captivates audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing voice and mastery of the Kora.
“Gifted reanimator of Louisiana Creole music.” – The New York Times
Spearheading the emerging generation of Cajun and Creole musicians, Cedric Watson is a fiddler, vocalist, accordionist and songwriter of enormous talent. With Bijou Creole, Watson’s music interweaves ancient French and Spanish rhythms with the spiritual rhythms of the Congo tribes of West Africa. With Grammy-nominated albums and a dynamic stage presence, he channels a diverse musical heritage through soulful vocals and masterful instrumentation.
The Blues@Logan Series is supported by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation.
Tickets: https://chicagopresents.uchicago.edu/concerts-and-events/griot-creole-rendezvous-evening-sona-jobarteh-and-cedric-watson
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Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 6021 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-2611, United States,Chicago, Illinois

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