The Kora isn't just an instrument-it's a portal to history. Played for centuries by West African griots, this 21-string harp-lute weaves intricate, flowing melodies with both hands working in perfect polyrhythmic harmony. Traditionally tuned with rawhide rings, modern koras often use guitar-style machine heads for precision. Some say the first kora belonged to a mystical river spirit before being passed to musicians. From Mali to the world, it now bridges tradition with jazz, classical, and even

Here is George Smerin a very talented musician from Bristol, UK playing 'Tears For Fears' great 'Mad World' on his Kora (a 22-string West African Harp). An amazing instrument played by a master! Check him out: George Smerin & https://smerin.com/ https://youtube.com/c/Smerin/ For more great videos go to: https://themusicman.uk/ | The Music Man

750K views · 24K reactions | Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso player of the kora, a traditional African instrument. Now one of the world's foremost kora players, her mastery is made more remarkable when considering how complex the instrument is. https://cbsn.ws/3AheyTQ | 60 Minutes | Facebook

5.2K views · 80 reactions | Documentary Educational Video - African Instruments ( 2nd of 3 part Series) Our Director Simon Fraser joins forces with education providers Click View to put together this insightful and broad look at the history of Music and Culture in Africa | African Drumming | Facebook

The kora is described as a cross between a harp, lute and guitar. It's part of a musical tradition passed down exclusively from father to son in a special set of families in West Africa. Sunday, Lesley Stahl speaks with Sona Jobarteh the first female virtuoso player. https://cbsn.ws/3hxkpxS | 60 Minutes

4.2K views · 236 reactions | Take some out of your Tuesday and listen to Alidiaba singing and playing the Kora. 歹 The kora is a West African harp with 21 strings and a large calabash gourd body.  Video credit to @christiandehugo on Instagram. #Kora #korainstrument #westafricanmusic #africandrumming #africanmusic | African Drumming | Facebook

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