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🌍❤️ 🇲🇱 🇸🇳 🇬🇲 The kora is a traditional West African stringed instrument, commonly associated with the Manding peoples of countries like Mali, Senegal, and Gambia. It combines features of both a harp and a lute. The kora has a large gourd body with a long neck and 21 strings that are typically made from fishing line. The strings are arranged in two parallel rows, and the instrument is played by plucking the strings with the fingers. The kora produces a rich, resonant sound and is often

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

Exploring the sounds of the kora, a 21-stringed West African instrument with deep cultural roots. Played by griots, it tells stories of tradition and history 🎶✨🔥🪕🇲🇱 Credit @mamidiarraofficiel | We Are Africa