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

13K views · 356 reactions | 3rd and last part of a series in African Music focuses on African instruments traditions and how the African diaspora has influneced music around thre globe | 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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