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 Dawda Jobarteh  

Kora player, vocalist and percussionist from Gambia

Born 1976 in The Gambia, Dawda is the grandson of Alhaji Bai Konte, the son of Amadou Bansang Jobarteh and the nephew of both Malamini Jobarteh and Dembo Konte (who recorded 'Jaliya' for Sterns Music back in 1985). In the world of traditional Manding music, and in particular that of the West African kora, these are serious calling cards.

Dawda first played percussion which he learnt whilst accompanying his uncle Malamini, not moving onto kora until he had left Gambia and settled in Denmark. After many years working as a session musician and guesting on many CD releases Dawda now fronts his own 6 piece group with a début CD due out from Stern's Music in Autumn of 2011.

Current Group Line-up
 * Dawda Jobarteh - Lead Vocal, kora
 * Preben Carlsen - Guitar
 * Nana Osibio - Bass
 * Rasmus Lund - Drums
 * Salieu Dibba - Percussion
 * Maria Marolany - Backing Vocals
 * Marie Line Marolany - Backing Vocals

Discography

Debut album:-

DAWDA JOBARTEH: NORTHERN LIGHT GAMBIAN NIGHT (Sterns Music STCD1112)

As band member / featured musician:-

Salaam Band 1994: Xalatou Africa

Salaam Band 1996: Wato Sita

Kaira Trio 1997: Kaira nata

Salaam Band 1998: Al wuli Wakilola

Moussa Diallo 2003: Der var engang

Central Earth 2003: Live from Copenhagen Jazzhouse

Pierre Dørge and New Jungle Orchestra 2005: Cheek to cheek

Mariane Bitran 2006: All One

Rainbow Spirit 2007: Rainbow Spirit

Jeppe Gram 2007: Uppsala dream

Pierre Dørge og New jungle Orchestra 2008: Live from Royal playhouse

Moussa Diallo 2008: Acoustic Groove

Tracks on compilations:-

"Maisatou" World Music Denmark's compilation 2008

"Nkanakele" World Music Denmark's compilation 2009

"Dindingdo" World Music Denmark's compilation 2010