Kora

Kora music is an exquisite and intricate genre that originates from West Africa, particularly from countries like Mali, Guinea, Senegal, and The Gambia. It centers around the kora, a 21-stringed harp-lute crafted from a large calabash cut in half and covered with cow skin. This genre is characterized by its delicate cascades of notes and complex melodic patterns that are both rhythmic and hypnotic. Often described as the African counterpart to the classical harp, the kora produces a distinctively rich, resonant sound that weaves together traditional African music with influences from jazz, classical, and blues genres. Kora music is not only a testament to the virtuosity of its players but also a profound expression of West African culture, storytelling, and spirituality. Artists in this genre have elevated the kora’s presence on the global stage, enchanting audiences with its mesmerizing harmonies and transcendent melodies.

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Our Calling
Album - 10 Tracks - Released February 14, 2025

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Ablaye Cissoko
Ba Cissoko
Ballaké Sissoko
Dawda Jobarteh
Jacques Burtin
Kadialy Kouyate
Kaouding Cissoko
Lamine Konte
Lassana Hawa Cissokho
Maher Cissoko
Mamadou Diabaté
Mamady Diabaté
Seckou Keita
Sona Jobarteh
Toumani Diabaté
Tunde Jegede
Vieux Diop
Yacouba Sissoko
Toumani Diabaté
Sona Jobarteh
Ballaké Sissoko
Ablaye Cissoko
Seckou Keita
Tunde Jegede
Ba Cissoko
Maher Cissoko
Kadialy Kouyate
Lamine Konte
Dawda Jobarteh
Mamadou Diabaté
Jacques Burtin
Vieux Diop
Lassana Hawa Cissokho
Yacouba Sissoko
Kaouding Cissoko
Mamady Diabaté