Richard Bona live in Sassuolo

Experience Richard Bona live on October 30th

Richard Bona will perform at Teatro Carani in Sassuolo, Italy on October 30, 2026. Bona is a Cameroonian-American bassist, vocalist, and composer renowned for his distinctive blend of jazz, African rhythms, and Latin influences. His music often incorporates elements of traditional Cameroonian song structures alongside sophisticated harmonic concepts and improvisational techniques. He is widely respected for his virtuosity on the fretless bass and his captivating vocal performances, frequently singing in both English and his native Douala language.

Teatro Carani is a historic theatre located in Sassuolo, in the province of Modena. Originally constructed in 1828 as the Teatro Ducale Estense under Duke Francesco IV d’Este, it underwent significant renovations and a name change to Teatro Carani in 1925, honoring local opera singer Carlo Carani. The theatre boasts a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with three tiers of boxes and a gallery, accommodating approximately 600 spectators. Throughout its history, it has hosted a diverse range of performances including opera, theatre productions, concerts and ballet. It remains an important cultural venue for the city of Sassuolo and the surrounding region.