Kora (instrument)

A kora is a special kind of musical instrument that comes from a country called Mali, in Africa. It is similar to a guitar, but it has many more strings. In fact, it has 21 strings! The strings are made from a strong material called nylon, and they are attached to a long, hollow wooden body that is shaped like a bowl.

To play the kora, you sit down and hold it in your lap, just like you would with a guitar. You use both of your hands to pluck the strings, and you can play different notes and melodies by pressing on different strings. It takes a lot of skill and practice to play the kora well, but it sounds really beautiful and unique.

People have been playing the kora for a very long time in Mali and other nearby countries. It is an important part of their culture and music. Sometimes, people even sing along with the kora when it is played.

Overall, the kora is a really special instrument that comes from a special place. It has a lot of strings and makes beautiful music that people love to listen to and sing along with.