Richard Bona

Richard Bona

Richard Bona (born 28 October 1967 in Minta, Cameroon) is a virtuoso Cameroonian Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist. Bona Pinder Yayumayalolo was born in Minta, Cameroon, into a family of musicians, which enabled him to start learning music from a young age. His grandfather was a griot – a West African singer of praise and storyteller – and percussionist, as his mother was a singer. When he was four years old, Bona started to play the balafon. At the age of five, he began performing at his village church. Not being wealthy, Bona made many of his own instruments: including flutes and guitars (with cords strung over an old motorcycle tank). His talent was quickly noticed, and he was often invited to perform at festivals and ceremonies. Bona began learning to play the guitar at the age of 11, and in 1980, aged just 13, he assembled his first ensemble for a French jazz club in Douala. The owner befriended him and helped him discover jazz music, in particular that of Jaco Pastorius, which inspired Bona to switch his focus to the electric bass.

  • Title: Richard Bona
  • Popularity: 1.051
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1967-10-28
  • Place of Birth: Minta, Cameroon
  • Homepage: http://www.richard-bona.com/
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Richard Bona Movies

  • 1970
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    Manu Katché - Quartet Live Montreux Jazz Club 2014

    Manu Katché - Quartet Live Montreux Jazz Club 2014

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2021
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    Beneath the Bassline - Lost Backstage

    Beneath the Bassline - Lost Backstage

    1 2021 HD

    There are some rock 'n' roll stories that you just couldn't make up. From moments of absolute genius to moments of downright stupidity and outrage....

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  • 2005
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    Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal

    Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal

    4.2 2005 HD

    This is dvd is a full unedited concert held at a Jazz Festival in Montreal. It features mostly solo songs by Bobby McFerrin and improvisations with...

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  • 2005
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    Steps Ahead: Live at Vitoria Jazz Festival

    Steps Ahead: Live at Vitoria Jazz Festival

    1 2005 HD

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  • 2013
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    Richard Bona - Jazz Festival Timisoara

    Richard Bona - Jazz Festival Timisoara

    6 2013 HD

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  • 2019
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    Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris

    Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris

    8.7 2019 HD

    Quincy Jones, accompanied by a symphony orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley, brings together nearly 100 musicians and special guests to celebrate...

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  • 2003
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    Pat Metheny Group - Speaking Of Now Live

    Pat Metheny Group - Speaking Of Now Live

    6.5 2003 HD

    Prolific jazz guitarist Metheny and his group launch a tight, intense, uplifting and musically complex assortment of sounds in this fine concert...

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  • 1998
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    Vivement dimanche

    Vivement dimanche

    3.2 1998 HD

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