To buy kora instrument at artisan’s shop

The kora, magical harp from West Africa linked to the Mandinka tradition… if you are looking for a kora you are welcome. I am kora maker and musician specialized in African Kora. I build handcrafted koras using traditional materials and techniques.

To build each kora dedicating its time, this is my philosophy, respecting its tempos, with attention and care, skipping from massive serial productions. Here each kora acquires its own soul, its voice, always seeking for being in tune with the original traditional sound.

Contact me to know if there are available koras or to order a new one to built (the most common) or if you have questions after browsing in the website.

If you clicked “Contact me” blue text above and nothing happened then you can contact me manually writing my email address in your email manager: kora.manding.harps@gmail.com

Kora models

General Informations

Kora RESONANCE model improves the sound of traditional harps

Kora JALIJULOO

Resonance Light Travel model
750 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Classical Guitar (preferred by default: lightest) or Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (ask if Electroacoustic).
Weight : 3,1 Kg.
Measures : 36,0 x 116,0 x 22,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Note: This kora model (Light Travel) comes with classical guitar pegs and a small calabash. If you want another version of Light Travel contact me to find out the new price.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Contact email

If you clicked “Contact email” blue button above and nothing happened then you can contact me manually writing my email address in your email manager: kora.manding.harps@gmail.com

Kora TAMLA

Standard model
700 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar or Classical Guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 3,7 Kg.
Measures : 41,0 x 115,0 x 23,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Kora DOUGA / Kora BANJUL

Standard model
875 EUR (Douga) / 700 EUR (Banjul)

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar or Classical guitar.
Sound : Electro-acoustic (Douga) / Acoustic (Banjul).
Weight : 4,1 Kg.
Measures : 48 x 121,5 x 24* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

To buy chromatic Kora musical instrument

Kora NZIENGUI PAPÉ

Semitone model (“chromatic” Kora)
1.300 EUR / with decoration 1.450 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (query for electroacoustic version).
Weight : 5,5 Kg.
Measures : 49,5 x 126,5 x 25,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Kora BOLOBA

Standard model
700 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar or Classical guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 3,0 Kg.
Measures : 41,0 x 117,5 x 21,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Kora MBEMBA DIABATE

Standard model **Special Edition**
875 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar or Classical Guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 3,4 Kg.
Measures : 49,5 x 122,0 x 24,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Kora LITTLE WONTOO

Light Travel model
650 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Classical guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 2,5 Kg.
Measures : 36,5 x 111,5 x 20,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Note : This kora model (Light Travel) is only served with classical guitar pegs and small gourd. If you want another version of Light Travel contact me to find out the new price.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Online sale of professional quality Koras

Kora DJINJINS

Standard model
750 EUR / with decoration +150 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 4,1 Kg.
Measures : 44,5 x 121 x 23,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Kora MANSA

Full Bass octave (24 strings) model
875 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 4,0 Kg.
Measures : 49,5 x 132 x 23,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Vegan kora without animal skin, only wood

Kora KIRIKORONI

Skin Free model
700 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : No skin, 100% wood.
Pegs : Classical guitar or Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 3,0 Kg.
Measures : 38,0 x 117 x 21,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Kora LALOKEBA DRAME / Kora KUNOO

Standard model
900 EUR / witohut decoration -150 EUR

Features, options and options

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 4,2 Kg.
Measures : 44,5 x 120 x 24,5* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Kora with calabash, nylon strings, guitar pegs, wooden neck

Kora JALIYA

Standard model Ultra White finish
975 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar or Classical guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 3,7 Kg.
Measures : 40,7 x 117 x 19,5* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use contact email, thank you…

Thank you for your feedback…

Instrument
The sound of my Kora and the ones you are making is fucking awesome!
They are beautiful, and less heavy weight.

After sales support
Always perfect!

Jali Sam Sussoh (Gambia)

Instrument
I am very happy with the sound of the instrument.

After sales support
Very kind, I know that I can count on the maker for any question or observation.

Antonio Z. (Spain)

Instrument
Aesthetics and sound I like them a lot.

After sales support
Rating: 10/10

Client hidden (USA)

Instrument
The sound is good! (…) I love the feedback of it. There’s something special about the way it reverberates.

After sales support
I did not ask for support yet.

Client hidden (USA)

Instrument
Wonderful craftsmanship… Great sound, easy to tune… Grateful for the detailed PDF instructions to start the process of playing this kora… Communication was superb! it was very nice to have photos sent to me during the build.

After sales support
Rating: 09/10

Tye B. (USA)

KORA manding harps

Kora maker (West African Harps) · Contact : kora.manding.harps@gmail.com

How does it work to buy a Kora?

To buy a Kora you have to contact me by electronic mail (Contact email).

• I will guide you and give you personalized support during the purchase.
• I will solve all your questions and give you advice if you need it.

Note: you can also contact just to ask and that does not commit you to anything.

Aside each Kora there is the legend "Features, options and contact". Inside if you press the button "Contact email" your email manager will automatically open to start sending a message to my store. If it doesn't work, you can always do it manually, by writing to me at:

kora.manding.harps@gmail.com
My name is Carlos.

At any time you can contact me by phone (+34 692 670 822). Note: Regardless of whether you call by phone or not, the purchase procedure will always continue by email.

In this FAQs article (frequently asked questions) you will find more extensive information about the purchase process, take a look at it and if you have more questions do not hesitate to contact me.

And when you buy your Kora also...

You will have indefinite personalized after-sales support. You will be able to contact me by e-mail, by videoconference and/or by phone if you have problems or questions about your new Kora... and help on related issues.

You will receive by email a PDF 'Getting Started Guide' with information regarding your new instrument:

• Manual with instructions.
• Various help through videos and diagrams on how to change strings, tune correctly, take care of your instrument... and more.
• Important recommendations and warnings, etc.

Thus, you will receive valuable information that many of us would have liked to have when we acquired our Kora ; )

To hear examples of built Koras

Head over to Sound Demos to get a general idea of the acoustic quality of the Koras I build.

Note: For various reasons it is impossible for me to have recordings of all the Koras that I make, so 'Sound Demos' is basically to get an idea of the general quality.

More informations

I offer payment facilities for the purchase of the Kora, in case you need it.

Any acoustic Kora can be electrified (electroacoustic Kora) to connect to an amplifier and/or computer; there are several systems that I can install for you.

You will find answers to many more questions you have (about shipping costs, payment process... etc) and other questions that may not occur to you right now, in this article FAQs (frequently asked questions). Take a look and if you have any further questions feel free to contact me.

Remember (!) that in the list of Koras in this e-Shop the images of Koras are buttons and that by pressing them you can see more photos of each Kora and in a larger size.

To buy kora instrument at artisan’s shop

Kora JALIJULOO

Features, options and contact

Kora TAMLA

Features, options and contact

Kora DOUGA / Kora BANJUL

Features, options and contact

Kora NZIENGUI PAPÉ

Features, options and contact

Kora BOLOBA

Features, options and contact

Kora MBEMBA DIABATE

Features, options and contact

Kora LITTLE WONTOO

Features, options and contact

Kora DJINJINS

Features, options and contact

Kora MANSA

Features, options and contact

Kora KIRIKORONI

Features, options and contact

Kora LALOKEBA DRAME / Kora KUNOO

Features, options and options

Kora JALIYA

Features, options and contact

Thank you for your feedback…

Standard

Light Tavel

Semitone Levers

Skin Free

Resonance

How does it work to buy a Kora?

And when you buy your Kora also...

To hear examples of built Koras

More informations