![]() ![]() The record opens with “Maimouna,” a Sissoko solo that places emphasis on the gentle and soothing qualities of the kora. Throughout the album-his first since 2011’s Humbling Tides-Sissoko is accompanied by French cellist Vincent Segal, who complements Sissoko’s kora marvelously. Famed kora musician Ballak é Sissoko uses the instrument extensively in his album, At Peace, and I felt some background information was necessary in order to properly introduce this wonderful instrument. The kora sounds very similar to a harp, although when played traditionally, it somewhat closely resembles a delta blues guitar. It’s basically a 21-string bridge-harp that is used extensively in West Africa, and hasn’t really found its way into American contemporary music. ![]() For those of you who don’t know what it is, you should seriously check it out. The kora is officially my new favorite instrument. ![]()
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