750K 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

2.7K views · 39 reactions | 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 ✨歹 Credit @mamidiarraofficiel | We Are Africa | Facebook

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

The kora, with its 21 strings, weaves the stories of a people and a land, each note a bridge between the past and the present, echoing the soul of West Africa through its timeless melodies. Video Credit: @horsnorme4real (Instagram) #africamatters #africa #westafricamusic #koramusic #music #instrumentals #africa #viral #reels #tuesday #musically | Africa Matters

kora is a traditional musical instrument handed down through generations within families.Its origins are surrounded by various legends and stories. The kora is one of the instruments played by jali families among the Mande people in West Africa, specifically in countries like Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Senegal, and The Gambia…here is kora legend jaliba kuyateh teaching his son the kora instrument…Any #Nyanchos in building this track is all yours 😊 | The gam_web