Amadu Bansang Jobarteh
Amadu Bansang Jobarteh | |
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Portrait in 1987 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | c. 1914 Tambasensan, British Gambia |
| Origin | Bansang, The Gambia |
| Died | 8 April 2001 (aged 87) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Kora |
| Years active | c. 1940-2001 |
| Children | Sanjally Jobarteh (son) Sidiki Diabaté (nephew) Toumani Diabaté (grand nephew) |
| Relatives | Sona Jobarteh (granddaughter) |
Amadu "Bansang" Jobarteh (sometimes spelled Diabaté; c. 1914 – April 8, 2001) was a Gambian kora player and virtuoso. He performed and popularized the traditional music of Mali and was one of the most respected masters of kora before his death.