The kora is a ubiquitous African instrument, based on a calabash, which has up to 21 strings. The all-Africa panel of judges honoured Ladysmith Black Mambazo of South Africa with a special award for ...

Stone apologised on behalf of the two who could not attend. The Kora Awards named after a west African stringed instrument, was screened in more than 70 countries, including an estimated audience of ...

Dawda plays the 21 stringed Kora, an indigenous West African instrument. Expect some magic as the Kashmiri 100 stringed Santoor would be paired with the Kora for the very first time ever ...

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From “African rock, African roll” to a new exploration of traditional instruments, techniques and tunings – the exiled artist continues to build bridges with new album Héritage ...

West African drums and the kora, a West-African stringed instrument strikingly played by Tunde Jegede. They also add more contemporary elements, bringing a kind of Whitney Houston pop feel ...

The kora, a traditional West African stringed instrument, is played by plucking with the fingers and can be compared to a lute or harp. A highly versatile musician, Konteh performs both as a solo ...

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Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional ... The Kora is a melodic and seemingly ...

LoSchiavo loves playing the instrument. He also shares his skills and teaches others. "It’s just a passion, and every day there’s something that you can do, especially on the guitar string ...