Kora
The kora is a 21-string harp-lute that produces ethereal, cascading melodies and is central to West African griot tradition. Made from a large calabash gourd covered with cow skin, it's the voice of West African storytelling.
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Overview
The kora is a 21-string harp-lute that produces ethereal, cascading melodies and is central to West African griot tradition. Made from a large calabash gourd covered with cow skin, it's the voice of West African storytelling.
Cultural Context
Central to griot tradition, used to preserve oral history and cultural knowledge
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Made from a large calabash gourd covered with cow skin, with strings made from fishing line.
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Origin
West Africa
Era
Central to griot tradition, used to preserve oral history and cultural knowledge
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