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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
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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
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Virtuoso of the kora, a west African stringed instrument, Gambian Sona Jobarteh is the first woman to play it professionally: an affront to tradition which reserves this practice for griot men, transmitters of oral history, to preserve the mysteries of this sacred object. Erik Njoka tells you more, on #WorldOfAfrica #africa #sonajobarteh #kora | WION
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Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Appiah playing the Kora in our studio 🎶 The kora has a centuries-old musical tradition, being played at royal courts and grand festivals. It can be found in all Mande cultures 🌍 The playing style resembles the finger picking of a blues guitar, and the placement of the strings allows for the playing of chords and harmonies along with fast melodic runs. Explore our Koras here: https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product-category/percussion-strings-wind/strings-flutes
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The kora is a traditional musical instrument handed down through generations within families. Its origins are surrounded by various legends and stories. The kora is one of the instruments played by jali families among the Mande people in West Africa, specifically in countries like Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Senegal, and The Gambia. Source: thekoraworkshop.co.uk #kora #musicalinstrument | Afropolitan Cities
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