Richard Bona (Cameroon)

A supremely versatile musician with a singular artistic vision, Bona has collaborated with the likes of Harry Belafonte, Tito Puente, Paul Simon, Pat Metheny, Mike Stern and George Benson, shaping the evolution of contemporary jazz with his unique brand of personal expression.
Inspired by nature and the spirit and rhythms of the places he has visited, Bona’s unmistakable sound brings together a multitude of influences, from Latin jazz to Cameroonian pop, Afro-beat to funk, rap to traditional song. Be swept away by his heady mix of contemporary world fusion.

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Friday 29 May 6:30pm & 9:00pm
Merlyn Theatre, The Coopers Malthouse

http://melbournejazz.com/program/richard-bona-quintet