Cameroonian bassist, vocalist and composer Richard Bona brings together jazz, funk, afropop and African traditions with singular virtuosity and stage presence.

Throughout his career, Richard Bona has toured, composed and recorded with some of the world’s greatest artists, 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 and Oumou Sangaré.

2027 availability: Richard Bona Trio with Alfredo Rodriguez, May 20–22 and May 24–30, 2027; Richard Bona Quintet, June 27–30 and throughout July 2027. Other formats available on request.

Awards:

• Golden Melody Award for Best Instrumental Recording Album – Sedar (China – 2017)
• The Bonafied album certified Gold (Poland – 2013)
• The SACEM Jazz Grand Prize (Grand Prix Jazz SACEM) (2012)
• Honoree of the Antonio Carlos Jobim Award, Montreal International Jazz Festival (2010)
• Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary World Music Album – Tiki (2006)
• Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance – As It Is (2002)
• Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album – Speaking Of Now (2002)