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    Ballaké Sissoko Speaks About US Customs Breaking His Kora
    News
    07 February 2020

    Ballaké Sissoko Speaks About US Customs Breaking His Kora

    In a new interview with OkayAfrica, the Malian musician tells us about the value of his custom-made kora. "It takes many hours to get the precious sound... the quality of a traditional instrument is very different."

    Malian Musician Ballaké Sissoko Seeks Answers From US Customs Officials Following Broken Kora
    News
    06 February 2020

    Malian Musician Ballaké Sissoko Seeks Answers From US Customs Officials Following Broken Kora

    'These kinds of custom-made koras are simply impossible to replace,' says Ballaké Sissoko.

    An Evening With Philip Glass and Gambian Kora Master Foday Musa Suso
    Events
    21 March 2017

    An Evening With Philip Glass and Gambian Kora Master Foday Musa Suso

    Internationally renowned composer Philip Glass and master kora player Foday Musa Suso's dramatic and style-shifting NYC concert.

    Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate's Forthcoming 'Faya' Debut
    Video
    23 January 2014

    Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate's Forthcoming 'Faya' Debut

    Watch singer Joe Driscoll and Sekou Kouyate's video for 'Faya,' the first track from their upcoming afro-blues hip hop infused album.

    Video: Bamzigi & Kora 'Mutumia (Morogi)'
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    19 November 2012

    Video: Bamzigi & Kora 'Mutumia (Morogi)'

    Kenyans Bamzigi & Kora (D.K.C.K. ) chronicle a night out in Nairobi in the music video for “Mutumia (Morogi)."

    Audio: El Hadj Noumoucounda
    Music
    31 July 2012

    Audio: El Hadj Noumoucounda

    The Rough Guide to African Lullabies
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    09 August 2011

    The Rough Guide to African Lullabies

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