Kora
The kora is a stringed instrument used extensively in West Africa. A kora typically has 21, (mine has 22) strings, which are played by plucking with the fingers. It combines features of the lute and harp. I grew the gourd in my garden. it takes a full year to prepare a gourd of this size to make a Kora. to learn more about this wonderful instrument visit: https://thekoraworkshop.co.uk
The kora is a stringed instrument used extensively in West Africa. A kora typically has 21, (mine has 22) strings, which are played by plucking with the fingers. It combines features of the lute and harp. I grew the gourd in my garden. it takes a full year to prepare a gourd of this size to make a Kora. to learn more about this wonderful instrument visit: https://thekoraworkshop.co.uk
The kora is a stringed instrument used extensively in West Africa. A kora typically has 21, (mine has 22) strings, which are played by plucking with the fingers. It combines features of the lute and harp. I grew the gourd in my garden. it takes a full year to prepare a gourd of this size to make a Kora. to learn more about this wonderful instrument visit: https://thekoraworkshop.co.uk
This particular Kora is Finished with a dark lacquer and the Mesquite wood bridge has a turquoise inlay.