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

13K views · 356 reactions | 3rd and last part of a series in African Music focuses on African instruments traditions and how the African diaspora has influneced music around thre globe | African Drumming | Facebook

750K views · 24K reactions | 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 | Facebook