Here is George Smerin a very talented musician from Bristol, UK playing 'Tears For Fears' great 'Mad World' on his Kora (a 22-string West African Harp). An amazing instrument played by a master! Check him out: George Smerin & https://smerin.com/ https://youtube.com/c/Smerin/ For more great videos go to: https://themusicman.uk/ | The Music Man

The Soku is one of the oldest stringed instruments. Also known as the n’diaraka or njarka in Songhai, the Soku is a rare and ancient traditional West African fiddle. It features in Wassoulou music of southwest Mali. In this video, Daouda Sissoko is playing the Soku in Mali. (Via @visualsbyponzio on instagram) | African Drumming

Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso player of the kora, a traditional African instrument. Now one of the world's foremost kora players, her mastery is made more remarkable when considering how complex the instrument is. https://cbsn.ws/3AheyTQ | 60 Minutes