Richard Bona

bass guitar, electric bass, guitar, vocals, percussion, keyboards

Cameroon-born Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Richard Bona blends African traditions with jazz, world music, and pop influences. Inspired by Jaco Pastorius, he moved to Europe at 22 and later to New York, where he became a sought-after session player collaborating with Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Harry Belafonte, and many jazz greats. His distinctive sound fuses intricate African rhythms with jazz improvisation and global musical elements.