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Richard Bona
Richard Bona is a Grammy-winning musician, one of the most accomplished international bass players, with a distinctive sound in which he implements his multi-instrumentalist and vocal gifts. Representing his African origins Bona’s music is Afrobeat, Afropop, World and Universal. Constantly touring around the world and exploring new musical directions, Richard Bona continues to redefine his sound, while still performing live with his big band and different projects. He’s currently working on new Afrobeats, Flamenco and Latin projects throughout Europe, the US and Latin America. Bona has toured, recorded, and created musical forms of art with the greatest: Herbie Hancock, Harry Belafonte, Steps Ahead, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, Buena Vista Social Club, Cesária Évora, Sting, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Chucho Valdés, George Benson and many more. Along with the diverse notable collaborations Richard has also taught Jazz Improvisation at NYU and is continuously teaching and mentoring young talents throughout the world.

Songs

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Kalabancoro
Ginton
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Muntula Moto (The Benediction of a Long Life)
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Dipita
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Kalabancoro
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Eyala
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Albums

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Heritage

2023
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Te Mesia

2011
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Scenes From My Life

1999
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Toca-Toca - Toubab ou pas (France - Cameroun - Uruguay - Sénégal)

2020
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TIKI

2005
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Bona Makes You Sweat - Live

2008
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Bondeko

2017
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Munia (The Tale)

2003
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Bonafied

2013
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Reverence

2001

Singles & EPs

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Kalabancoro

Single • 2025
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IL Y AVAIT QUOI AVANT

Single • 2024
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DUURU WAKANI (feat. Oumou Sangaré)

Single • 2022
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Piel Canela

Single • 2025
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Encuentro Theme

Single • 2023
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Afreekha

Single • 2020
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Wuna Pack Kako

Single • 2024
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No Quiero Bailar Solito

Single • 2023
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IL Y AVAIT QUOI AVANT (Instrumental)

Single • 2024
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Melancolia

Single • 2023

Videos

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Sweet Mary (Everyone Has A Choice)

Richard Bona • 127K views
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Te Misea (A Scream to Save the Planet)

Richard Bona • 352K views
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Suninga (Live)

Richard Bona, Vince Mendoza, & Metropole Orkest • 241K views
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Laka Mba (Plea for Forgiveness)

Richard Bona • 166K views

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Paris Tropical

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Richard Bona

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Flashback Fridays

Playlist • Richard Bona • 4.3K views

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