410K views · 24K reactions | 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 | Facebook

749K views · 24K reactions | 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 | Facebook

4.3K views · 211 reactions | 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 老 @moussa9083 #OhAfrika #PocaTribe | Oh Afrika | Facebook

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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104K views · 2.5K reactions | "Pour moi, la kora c'est une thérapie !" Senny Camara présente le fonctionnement de son instrument. | France Musique | Facebook