by KORA manding harps | Jun 17, 2023
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by KORA manding harps | Mar 18, 2023
What is an African kora? | African double-strung harp The kora is a double-strung harp (a bridged harp) from West Africa that belongs to the Manding people. The kora is also defined as a “harp-lute,” since it uses a calabash that forms its acoustic body....
by KORA manding harps | Feb 20, 2023 |
Kora Tamala is a STANDARD model These line of koras follows the parameters of traditional Mandingka koras: proportions, measurements, adjustments, weights… however, in this model, mechanical pegs (guitar tuners/ machine heads) are used for tuning instead of...
by KORA manding harps | Feb 7, 2023 |
Kora Nziengui Papé is a SEMITONES model This line of koras, which became known as “chromatic koras” (*), features a system of levers installed on the arch (the long stick also called neck or mast). When operated, they press on each string, changing its...
by KORA manding harps | Feb 2, 2023 |
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