Latest Release
- 17 APR 2024
- 1 Song
- Tiki · 2005
- Tiki · 2005
- Scenes from My Life · 1999
- The Ten Shades of Blues · 2009
- Heritage · 2016
- Munia (The Tale) · 2003
- Tiki · 2005
- Word of Mouth Revisited · 2003
- Scenes from My Life · 1999
- Toto Bona Lokua · 2004
Albums
- 2016
- 2013
- 2011
- 2005
- 2003
- 2001
Music Videos
Artist Playlists
- A dip into the Cameroonian singer, bassist and composer's accessible brand of jazz and world music.
Live Albums
Compilations
- 2015
- 1999
Appears On
- Simon Spang-Hanssen
- Simon Spang-Hanssen
- Simon Spang-Hanssen
- Tony Succar, Pablo Gil & Raices Jazz Orchestra
- Jonah Nilsson
About Richard Bona
Jazz bassist Richard Bona was born and raised in the West African nation of Cameroon, going on to session dates with Joe Zawinul, Regina Carter, and Bob James as well as a two-year stint as musical director for the great Harry Belafonte. He made his debut as a headliner in 1999 with Scenes from My Life, and two years later Reverence came out. In 2003, Bona made his Verve debut with Munia: The Tale, which explored the territories of rock and jazz while keeping his West African influences, and 2005's Toto Bona Lokua was a joint effort with Lokua Kanza (from the Congo) and Gerald Toto (from Martinique). In 2006, Tiki, featuring guest artists like John Legend and Djavan, was released. ~ Jason Ankeny
- HOMETOWN
- Minta, East Cameroon
- BORN
- 28 October 1967
- GENRE
- Worldwide