Music



This page is about Malian music and the instruments they use.

Traditional West African music has many melodies and rhythms. Also many instruments are used such as:
 * strings
 * flutes
 * drums

=The Kora=

One of the best known string insrtument is the Kora. The Kora is a [|harp] - [|lute] type of instrument with 21 strings that are supportedover a long neck made of rose wood. The neck goes into a large [|hemispherical] gourd (type of water container also pronounced: gord) that is covered in cow skin. The back is covered with stud patterns.



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