Richard Bona

Bio

Richard Bona (born 28 October 1967) is a Cameroonian bassist, singer, and composer whose work fuses jazz, African rhythms, and world music. Born in the Centre region of Cameroon, he began performing as a child and later moved to France and the United States, where he collaborated with artists such as Pat Metheny, Joe Zawinul, and Quincy Jones. His recordings often feature his native bikutsi rhythms alongside jazz harmonies, and he is noted for his multi-instrumental skills and distinctive vocal style.