Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

a West African 21-string instrument with similarities to a harp and a lute. Here, a kora is held by Kouyaté from Afro Celt Sound System.

After decades of pursuing his passion, he can now play the kora, which is also known as the West African Mandinka harp. A recent DNA family history test showed Webster's ancestors also hailed from ...