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A.K. Smiley Public Library

Serving the City of Redlands, California since 1894

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Sean Gaskell – Music of the West African Kora: January 8

Sean Gaskell features traditional songs on the kora, a 21-string harp that he learned to play over multiple visits to Gambia, West Africa. The music is   traditionally played by oral and musical historians known as Griots. The Kora is a melodic and seemingly peaceful instrument, which is contrary to its musical repertoire. Many songs tell ancient stories of war and hardship, while others praise people who helped expand the Mande Empire. Some songs can be traced back 800 years to the founding of the Mande Empire.

Join us in the A.K. Smiley Library
Assembly Room on
Monday, January 8th at 6:00pm

 

 

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