Exploring the sounds of the kora, a 21-stringed West African instrument with deep cultural roots. Played by griots, it tells stories of tradition and history 🎶✨🔥🪕🇲🇱 Credit @mamidiarraofficiel | We Are Africa

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

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

The kora is a stringed instrument used extensively in West Africa. A kora typically has 21 strings, which are played by plucking with the fingers. It combines features of the lute and harp. 🇲🇱🇸🇳🇬🇳🇬🇲🇬🇼 🎥 @visualsbyponzio 🤴🏿 @moussa9083 #OhAfrika #PocaTribe | Oh Afrika

Have you ever been captivated by the enchanting sounds of the Kora, the mesmerizing 21-stringed instrument from West Africa? Now is your chance to learn the art of this extraordinary instrument with our engaging and inspiring introductory Kora course! 🎶🌍 Join Appiah and embark on a musical adventure wth our Intro Kora Course. Learn more and book your spot here: https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product/community-class-cycle-intro-kora/ #kora #africandrumming #musiclessons | African Drumming