RICHARD BONA. Malaga Jazz Festival, TVSpain

RICHARD BONA, born Minta, Cameroon, 1967, is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer. Richard Bona sings of life experiences in the language of Douala, the city where he grew up. His music has the ability to move listeners towards a global human vision that exudes innocence and commitment, radiates happiness, vigour, truth and above all, reaffirms the need to live life to the full. Considered as one of the best bass players in the music world, his CV is certainly extensive, as he has the enviable ability to master any instrument he turns his hand to. At eleven years old he was already working as a professional; at twenty-two and an expert bass player, he travelled to Paris, the Promised Land for all African musicians wanting to get their music heard in Europe. In 1999 he began his solo career and has the trilogy Scenes from my life (99), Reverence (01) and Mumia: the tale (03) and Tiki (05), until now his last album, to his name. Bona, now established in Manhattan, brings to his art all the strength of his African roots, Jazz and his hard hitting lyrical reflections. His sound, which is beautiful, exact, harmonious and deeply influenced by his idol Jaco Pastorius, doesn't rely strictly on technique, but on his ability to go where the performance takes him. Malaga concert features: RICHARD BONA -- bass and vocals, ETIENNE STADWIJK -- keyboards, TAYLOR HASKINS -- trumpet, ADAM STOLER -- guitar, ERNESTO SIMPSON -- drums, SAMUEL TORRES -- percussion. Embed at www.TVSpain.tv

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[Racheengel665]

pure music...its magic!

[Qpidon]

Straight to my favorites!

[OrisLover]

What type of bass is he playing?

[varconv]

i was there that night, and he spent the whole show asking to shutt the cameras off, kind of sad feelling

[wonekawa]

His album "TIKI" is a must have! Check it out! Awesome in every sense!

[Ayanfe13]

this is totally special, infinitely beautiful

[ryabovv]

Офигительно!!!!!!!!!!! Был на его выступлении в Москве. Потрясающе!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drawthemoral]

Of all the good things that can be said of Richard's musicianship, and they are all true, the one that comes to my mind most often is "atmosphere." Even at his most technical, he still has such a great sense of melody and note choice...it's just amazing.

[piojales]

nice!

[wonekawa]

I love his work with Mike Stern... a must hear for all to experience! This is fantastic! Thanks for posting this!!!

[fasibrian]

Excelente

[Friandise94]

bless !!