The kora (Manding languages: ߞߐߙߊ kɔra[1]) is a stringed instrument used extensively in West Africa. [2] . A kora typically has 21 strings, which are played by plucking with the fingers. It has features of the lute and harp. The kora is built from a gourd, cut in half and covered with cow skin to make a resonator with a long hardwood neck.

2016年1月25日 · Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a west African Griot family. The Kora is one of the most important instruments belonging to the Manding peoples of …

Beautiful and Calm Kora music from Mali, West Africa. For meditation, studying, sleep, and peace of mind. Videos are sunrises from three volcanoes that surround the city of Antigua Guatemala, the...

2020年3月25日 · The Kora is One of the most Sacred Entertainment tools that was believed to be invented by an unseen being in exchange for a sacrifice. Since then it has been the most significant musical tools...

2024年11月21日 · The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions, particularly among the Mandinka people. The kora combines elements of both harp and lute, producing a unique sound that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Sona Jobarteh is a unique and pioneering musical icon of her time whose renown has been rapidly flourishing globally. Born into a Griot family from the Gambia, a tradition that dates back seven centuries, she is the first female within this tradition to become a …

2024年10月24日 · The kora, with its mesmerizing sounds and rich history, stands as a testament to the enduring power of music and storytelling in African culture. Its legacy continues to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world, reminding us of …

2023年6月1日 · Complex and beguiling, kora music was long the exclusive domain of griots, musical historians by heritage. But once recordings began to circulate in the 1970s, the instrument went international, finding its way into jazz, pop, rock and even classical and religious settings.

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What makes traditional kora music different? Musically, the key features of music of Kora music are that it is modal, and has complex polyphony and polyrhythms. Let’s explore what those terms mean in a little more detail.