Language: Chinese
KumaBiBolo interviewed by Yaya, written by Jackie 

Koras are made by some numu (artisans) or griots in West Africa. 

Bakary Cisse (left)

Today we arrived at Artisanal, a handicraft market, on Bagadaji street in Bamako to interview a skillful kora crafter who will explain us how kora was made. Bakary Cisse, a Tuareg raised in bambara society, acquired kora crafting from a well-known numu, Zen Fane who crafted koras for numerous musicians., has been selected by INA (Institut National des Arts) to present musical instruments (kora, ngoni, balafon and jembe) from his hands at expositions in France, Russia and China. Continue reading →