Handmade in Africa - Senegalese Craftsman Makes Traditional Kora Musical Instrument from Scratch

Seydou Kane, a master instrument-maker working in Dakar, Senegal, makes a traditional goatskin kora from scratch. Koras carry huge cultural and historical significance across West Africa, and the ancient music of the 'griot' Kora masters lies at the root of much Western contemporary popular music today.
Episode Two of Handmade in Africa (2020)
Produced by Clearstory Productions for BBC 4
Shot and Directed by Tom Harrad
All Copyright belongs to the BBC
Series website: www.bbc.co.uk/....
Statement from film-maker Tom Harrad:
www.bbc.co.uk/....

[@TheChaNar]

Every aspect of instrument construction in Africa [and other cultures] has an inherent Spiritual element, starting from the materials harvested from Nature to be used in the process of building an instrument. As I learned on my visit to Senegal, this philosophy extends to the playing of a finished instruments, a process in which it is felt that each person who touches the instrument leaves a part of his soul in it. Many of my instruments carry parts of the many souls which have blessed them with their divine touch.

[@thesoulbrother8636]

This was absolutely beautiful as well as brilliant.✔
Peace......

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

Fascinating. Exactly the kind of content that makes RUclips so special.

[@tomhorrid]

True - but this was commissioned, funded and originally made for publicly-funded BBC television in the UK :)

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

@@tomhorrid Ok :-)

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

How I love the sound of the Kora ❤️👌🏾👍🏾

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

Very dedicated spiritual craftsman. Great video. Thanks. 😊

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

God bless the work of your hands 🙏🏾

[@tonyhardman1329]

I love the Kora and you did a beautiful job of making one! It has so much more meaning when you know what goes into the process.

[@naomijacobs2626]

I love our culture

[@lorilange8654]

Beautiful,❤unique instrument...

[@jeanthomson8964]

Beautiful to watch the kora being made. I play ngoni and study the history of our family, I do the photo albums. A western version of the Griot maybe ? 🎶🌞. All love to Senegal 💖

[@99TECHN0TRASH]

Extraordinary. Such an exquisite instrument. Much love !

[@georgephillips7579]

I admire how this man uses the 😊tools available to him .

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

I was wondering how they get the saw, Upholstery nails. It looks so remote there.

[@chassheppard]

Absolutely fantastic video ❤

[@js7695]

Waoo un trabajo artesanal

[@eniabetserai8790]

I need a kora here in south Africa how can I get it

[@reneef7406]

Thank you for sharing

[@arteyfrustracion9030]

It's so beautiful 🤔

[@mafuconteh]

Nicely done ❤

[@declanhughes9896]

Beatitful and educational!

[@shripom]

Je vais bientôt au Sénégal, où puis-je en acheter une ?

[@onoakposehaefekodha3974]

Has he published any of his research on the Kora and it's history, 'coz I would love to read it

[@lorilange8654]

I collect instruments
😊 I'm percussionist.

[@J12802]

Please how can i get this instrument to buy. I'm making enquiries from Nigeria. Thanks

[@user-vq7hf8ns7h]

Raiment vous etez Mon patron d'avenir

[@chelbeli]

What is song in beginning

[@zephirjean-michel755]

Comment faire pour te rencontrer

[@asakhecuntsulana8033]

Such qn amazing instrument. I am really interested to get one and play in South Africa. Is there a way I can get one in Johannesburg. Please kindly guide

[@user-gj7ye9ek2m]

At the beginning of this video, it show a sign of his workplace and there is a number on it. Call it znd ask for Seydou Kane.

[@pacolavezzi5279]

28:25 what's the name of the song?

[@johnnyasv8772]

👍👍👍👍

[@Mark-cf2er]

Do you have any Jai Paul demos?

[@tomhorrid]

Yep lol

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

Baba maal

[@alsenysoumah3203]

Ton explication sur les griots n’est pas vrai s’il te plaît apprends bien c’est façon de bien respecter ce que ci non c’est honteux

[@Morrikunda]

What do you mean is not clear?