Sona Jobarteh was born in London to a family of Gambian griots, musicians and storytellers who maintain the oral tradition that keeps the histories of their people alive. Jobarteh’s family is one of ...

Masta Lion, a Gambian DJ based in Finland and the CEO of 24/7 Lion Sound, is set for Siffoe and Kembujeh shows, as it is a sound system that is established to promote The Gambian Music and entertain ...

Jeremy Siegel: This is GBH's Morning Edition. The musical instrument called the kora has been played almost exclusively by men since the 13th century, strictly passed down as a family tradition in ...

A student from one of the music schools in Netherlands (Weltion College) recently embarked on what is described to be successful music trainings in The Gambia. Robert has appeared in many concerts in ...

AMHERST — When Amherst Regional High School sophomore Joe Hazlip visited West Africa last month as part of a unique exchange, he didn’t expect to find the same music there as in the U.S. “My host ...

A popular music video featuring a group of artists taking aim at the president of the Gambia's tightening grip on the West African country is making the rounds among Gambians home and abroad.

The Smiling Coast of Africa, Gambia and the Giant of Africa, Nigeria, literally aligned recently as Lagos SWAN (Sports Writers Association of Nigeria) and AIPS (International Sports Press Association) ...