Griot Creole Rendezvous: An Evening with Sona Jobarteh and Cedric Watson
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 7:30pm
Logan Center Performance Hall

“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 our performances at the Hollywood Bowl to Symphony Space, from London's Barbican to Cologne's Philharmonie, 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. 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.