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Kora mandingue

Sankoum Cissokho

The traditional kora belongs to the African harp family off Mandinka origin. Its resonance box consists of cow skin stretched over a half gourd. 21 strings made of animal innards are attached to a long stick that stretches the length of this gourd.

Taiko - Japanese Drums

Daeliya, Diego et Pouick

These drums are made of cow skin and heavy, hard carved wood. They’re played with thick sticks and the impact is impressive.

Dhrupad

Namrata Dentan

Dhrupad is the oldest surviving classical musical tradition in North India. The accuracy of the voice of sound frequencies and micro-tones are the essence of Dhrupad.