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

1.3M views · 10K reactions | 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 | Facebook

11K views · 309 reactions | Kora instrument a 22-string West African harp by George Smerin | dbStrings | Facebook

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

Kora are back with a refreshed line up, new EP in the works and series of summer shows on the horizon. Here’s the band performing their recent single L-Over on NZ Live with Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan. | RNZ Music

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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