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About the Kora
The Kora is also known as the West African harp. It is a harp lute, played traditionally by members of the Jali families and sometimes referred to by the French term griots.
On these pages you can find more about the Jaliya tradition, the kora and how it is made both in Senegal and the UK.
On these pages you can find more about the Jaliya tradition, the kora and how it is made both in Senegal and the UK.
We will be adding more information, links and suggested reading to these pages. You can find suggested listening on our Kora Music page and recommended reading here.
