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 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
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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
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