Researchers say role of West Africa’s oral history should be taken more seriously within global academic record ...

Jobarteh has become the first female kora artist to have a major touring and recording career, and is one of the few ...

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

Sona Jobarteh will perform in the next Cornell Concert Series (CCS) production on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall ...

March 2, 2025 (Julian) -- Friends of the Julian Library will present a concert by Sean Gaskell on the kora, a 21-stringed ...

March 2, 2025 (Julian) -- Friends of the Julian Library will present a concert by Sean Gaskell on the kora, a 21-stringed ...

Harp Trio Featuring Epizo Bangoura On Kora - Sublime divine, the words used to describe the rich tapestry of rhythmic melodies created by this trio.Featuring Internationally acclaimed ...

After decades of pursuing his passion, he can now play the kora, which is also known as the West African Mandinka harp. A recent DNA family history test showed Webster's ancestors also hailed from ...