Tales of The Kora - Various

Tales of The Kora (21 string West African Harp Lute); a comprehensive portrait of this magical instrument's sound and uses, featuring the world's greatest kora players from across time. This journey features both instrumental and vocally accompanied songs, with modern, traditional and fusion styles.

14-track portrait of the kora, the 21 string African harp-lute from West Africa;

Depicts history of the Jeli or Griot societies & their uses of this ancient instrument and its incredible contemporary range, across a myriad of musical genres;

Features: Mamadou Diabate, Ballake Sissoko, Baaba Maal, Kauoding Cissokho, Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabate, Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh, Djeli Moussa Diawara & more;