Ballaké Sissoko, Kora Tales

Ballaké Sissoko, Kora Tales 2023 Directed by Lucy Duràn , Laurent Benhamou Ballaké Sissoko, une histoire de kora

The story of the kora, one of Africa's most iconic and virtuosic instruments, is told here on film. Ballaké Sissoko, the award-winning musician from Mali, takes us on a unique journey in search of the origins and development of the 21-string harp, through legend, history, tradition, and innovation.

Country France

Production Countries France , Mali

Language Bambara

Spoken Languages Bambara , French

Gneres Documentary , Music

Production Companies Oléo Films , Mad Minute Music

Release Date 13 May 2023

52 mins