Kelly Parsons

Sona Jobartehs debut music video "Gambia" in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Independence for the Gambia in 2015.

This video features the traditional Mandinka Drum called the Seruba, an instrument no longer featured much in Gambian mainstream society. By featuring the drum in this song, Sona aims not only to resonate with the deep history of the Mandinka people, but also to boost and promote awareness of this instrument both in the Gambia and internationally.

Production Team:

Composed and produced by Sona Jobarteh

Camera/Editor/Co-Director: Jacob Bain

Co-Director: Sona Jobarteh

Camera: Robert Frost

Camera - Pascal Pawliszewski / Pascal Production

Mixed by - Femi Temowo

Mastered by - Peter Beckmann

Co-ordinator – Sheriffo Kanuteh

FEATURING:

The Fab Team, Gambia (Dancers)

Musafilly Jobarteh (Percussion)

Mamadou Sarr (Percussion)

Sekouba Bambino

Students of the ABJ Music School, Gambia

Lamin Suso