Golden Melody Award for Best Instrumental Recording Album
The Bonafied Album Certified Gold
The SACEM Jazz Grand Prize
Honoree of the Antonio Carlos Jobim Award, Montreal International Jazz Festival
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album – Speaking Of Now
Grammy Nomination for Best Contemporary World Music Album – Tiki
Grammy Nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance – As It Is
Richard Bona is a GRAMMY-winning musician and one of music's most accomplished international bass players, composers, and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift, he is continuously representing his African origins. Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty, and issues. His purpose, and the way he connects with his audience has turned him into a staple name in world, jazz, and Afropop music.
Experience Richard Bona live at our 2025 Edmonton International Jazz Festival from the intimate JazzClub at Chateau Lacombe on Wednesday June 25. Tickets start at $40 and are limited so get yours today before they’re gone.
Richard has toured, composed, recorded, and created musical forms of art with the greatest in music including 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, Oumou Sangaré and many more.
Richard continues to redefine his sound while still performing live. He’s currently working on new Afrobeats, Afropop, Latin and Flamenco projects throughout Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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