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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Suntu Suso recording session, 1973-05-22
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Suso, Suntu
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Suntu Suso recording session
- Dates
- 1973-05-221973-05-221973-05-22
- Quantity
- 2 items : OT - 2 reels; WT - 2 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 10"); Duration: 1:30:43
- Collection Number
- 1973032
- Summary
- Recorded in Seattle, 5/22/73.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
A kora (sometimes spelled cora) is a Mandinka harp that is commonly used in West African music. It consists of a resonator covered by a cow skin, a long hardwood neck, a free-standing bridge, and 21 strings that each play a different note. It originated in Gambia, and is commonly accompanied by the kontingo, the balafon, as well as singers and other performers. In the 20th century, a 25 string kora was developed, followed by a 24 string electric kora called a gravikord.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Recording Session: Suntu Suso/Kora
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| 1973032-0001: Recording Session: Suntu Suso/Kora
1 audiotape : Audio Reel
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
- Malinke
Geographical Names
- West Africa
Form or Genre Terms
- Sound Recordings
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