Kora workshop with Fili [all levels]
On Saturday 9 January 2027 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Kora workshop with Fili
on Saturday 9 January 2027 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
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At the Afro-Latin dance school: 1-3 Rue d’Eich, L-1461 Luxembourg
The kora is much more than an instrument: it is the living voice of the griots, the guardian of the memory and history of the Mandinka peoples of West Africa.
For one afternoon, let Fili, a musician from Burkina Faso, guide you through the spellbinding world of this twenty-one-stringed harp.
During this workshop, you’ll discover the kora in all its richness: its history, its traditional craftsmanship, and the basic techniques for making its strings sing.
You’ll learn how to position your hands, to distinguish between the two registers played simultaneously – one with the left hand, the other with the right – and to sketch out your first melodies, in a spirit of curiosity, concentration and enjoyment.
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No previous musical experience is required.
This course is open to everyone – beginners and those simply curious – seeking an authentic encounter with Mandinka music and culture.
Launch offer: enjoy a €10 discount when you book the course by 9 December 2026: don’t delay, places are limited.
