The kora is a 21-string bridge-harp used extensively in West Africa. Kora virtoso Amadou Fall is a native to Senegal, West Africa and comes from a family of musicians. His father, Mamadou Fall, was a guitarist who played with several well-known Senegalese musicians including Baba Maal.
While he was growing up, Amadou's family lived near a city of griots (West African storytellers and keepers of tradition). He often visited the griots and was taught how to play a few songs on the kora, a 21-stringed harp-like instrument that is made from fishing line, wood, calabash (gourd) and cow skin. Amadou fell deeply in love with the instrument and went back to his city to build himself one from scratch. He started his journey of mastering the art of playing kora from the little he had learned, and the rest has been self-taught.
Admission/Cost: $12 - $15
Location:
SDSU Smith Recital Hall
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA
Monday, February 18 - 6:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 594-5200
While he was growing up, Amadou's family lived near a city of griots (West African storytellers and keepers of tradition). He often visited the griots and was taught how to play a few songs on the kora, a 21-stringed harp-like instrument that is made from fishing line, wood, calabash (gourd) and cow skin. Amadou fell deeply in love with the instrument and went back to his city to build himself one from scratch. He started his journey of mastering the art of playing kora from the little he had learned, and the rest has been self-taught.
Admission/Cost: $12 - $15
Location:
SDSU Smith Recital Hall
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA
Monday, February 18 - 6:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 594-5200
