Join me for a week holiday / kora workshop in Kafountine, southern Senegal. The classes will mainly be taught by me but we will have the privilege of a local kora jali joining us for some master classes. Accommodation , food and drinks, will be provided by The Kora Workshop and will be booked through them separately. All levels of ability are welcome. whether you are just starting out on your kora journey or have been playing for many years. Koras can be provided.

Classes will start in the evening of the 8th so you can arrive that morning or I suggest arriving a few days earlier to get settled in. On the last day, the 23rd the classes will finish in the morning. Of course all of this is super flexible as many of you will be coming from different places and have different plans so please feel free to get in contact with me if your travel plans don't fit nice and neatly into this time frame.

My new kora workshop in Basel. This workshop will no longer be ran by the Music Academy. I will now be organising it my self. This weekend will be the test run and moving forward I will be putting on some extra dates for those outside the regular group.

The Kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing possibilities and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical of the game on the Kora is rhythmically imaginatively designed melody improvisations.
Josh Doughty began learning Kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, and later with Kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007, he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.
Josh teaches the principle of listening-seeing-playing without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High-quality instruments are provided and can be rented or purchased. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can be converted into an ongoing course.
The course language is English. The Kora courses (306A-C) are designed so that they can be attended individually or consecutively.

The Kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing possibilities and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical of the game on the Kora is rhythmically imaginatively designed melody improvisations.
Josh Doughty began learning Kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, and later with Kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007, he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.
Josh teaches the principle of listening-seeing-playing without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High-quality instruments are provided and can be rented or purchased. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can be converted into an ongoing course.
The course language is English. The Kora courses (306A-C) are designed so that they can be attended individually or consecutively.

BOOK HERE

The Kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing possibilities and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical of the game on the Kora is rhythmically imaginatively designed melody improvisations.
Josh Doughty began learning Kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, and later with Kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007, he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.
Josh teaches the principle of listening-seeing-playing without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High-quality instruments are provided and can be rented or purchased. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can be converted into an ongoing course.
The course language is English. The Kora courses (306A-C) are designed so that they can be attended individually or consecutively.

Join me for a week holiday/kora workshop in Kafountine, southern Senegal. The classes will mainly be taught by me but we will have the privilege of a local kora jali joining us for some master classes. Accommodation, food and drinks, will be provided by The Kora Workshop and will be booked through them separately. All levels of ability are welcome. whether you are just starting out on your kora journey or have been playing for many years. Koras can be provided. Classes will start in the evening of the 9th so you can arrive that morning or I suggest arriving a few days earlier to get settled in. On the last day, the 23rd the classes will finish in the morning. Of course, all of this is super flexible as many of you will be coming from different places and have different plans so please feel free to get in contact with me, if your travel plans don't fit nice and neatly into this time frame.

The Kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing possibilities and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical of the game on the Kora is rhythmically imaginatively designed melody improvisations.
Josh Doughty began learning Kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, and later with Kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007, he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.
Josh teaches the principle of listening-seeing-playing without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High-quality instruments are provided and can be rented or purchased. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can be converted into an ongoing course.
The course language is English. The Kora courses (306A-C) are designed so that they can be attended individually or consecutively.

The Kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing possibilities and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical of the game on the Kora is rhythmically imaginatively designed melody improvisations.
Josh Doughty began learning Kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, and later with Kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007, he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.
Josh teaches the principle of listening-seeing-playing without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High-quality instruments are provided and can be rented or purchased. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can be converted into an ongoing course.
The course language is English. The Kora courses (306A-C) are designed so that they can be attended individually or consecutively.

BOOK HERE

https://www.musikschule-basel.ch/de/angebot/instrumentalunterricht-und-gesang/detail/kora-stegharfe-aus-westafrika-kurs-b-322224.html

The Kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing possibilities and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical of the game on the Kora is rhythmically imaginatively designed melody improvisations.
Josh Doughty began learning Kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, and later with Kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007, he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.
Josh teaches the principle of listening-seeing-playing without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High-quality instruments are provided and can be rented or purchased. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can be converted into an ongoing course.
The course language is English. The Kora courses (306A-C) are designed so that they can be attended individually or consecutively.

BOOK Here w.musikschule-basel.ch/de/angebot/instrumentalunterricht-und-gesang/detail/kora-stegharfe-aus-westafrika-kurs-a-322226.html

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Take the chance to step away from daily life to focus on and develop your kora playing. Come foster connections and be part of an inspiring community of players whether you are just starting out or an experienced player. 

Each morning will start by playing together and then throughout the day there will be a mixture of group learning and one on one sessions, this way you get the experience of playing in a group but also having tailored lessons that will fit your needs, be it learning a new piece, cracking particular techniques and styles or facing the big challenge of Improvising.

Last but not least, we will of course have plenty of time to just be together, have jam sessions, relax and enjoy!

(FULLY BOOKED) if you wish to be added to the waiting list please email me.

The kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso, and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings that are arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing options and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical for playing the kora are rhythmically imaginative melody improvisations.

Josh Doughty began learning to play the kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, later with kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007 he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.

Josh teaches the principle of listening-looking-replaying without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High quality instruments are provided and can be rented or bought. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can turn into a continuous course.

The language of the course is English. The Kora courses (306a – c) are designed so that they can be attended individually or in succession.

The kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso, and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings that are arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing options and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical for playing the kora are rhythmically imaginative melody improvisations.

Josh Doughty began learning to play the kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, later with kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007 he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.

Josh teaches the principle of listening-looking-replaying without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High quality instruments are provided and can be rented or bought. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can turn into a continuous course.

The language of the course is English. The Kora courses (306a – c) are designed so that they can be attended individually or in succession.

BOOK HERE

The kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso, and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings that are arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing options and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical for playing the kora are rhythmically imaginative melody improvisations.

Josh Doughty began learning to play the kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, later with kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007 he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.

Josh teaches the principle of listening-looking-replaying without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High quality instruments are provided and can be rented or bought. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can turn into a continuous course.

The language of the course is English. The Kora courses (306a – c) are designed so that they can be attended individually or in succession.

https://www.musikschule-basel.ch/de/musik-der-kulturen/kurse.html

Link

https://www.musikschule-basel.ch/de/musik-der-kulturen/kurse/306b2021.html

The kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso, and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings that are arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing options and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical for playing the kora are rhythmically imaginative melody improvisations.

Josh Doughty began learning to play the kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, later with kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007 he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.

Josh teaches the principle of listening-looking-replaying without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High quality instruments are provided and can be rented or bought. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can turn into a continuous course.

The language of the course is English. The Kora courses (306a – c) are designed so that they can be attended individually or in succession.

The kora is widespread in the coastal states of West Africa (Senegal to Togo), as well as in Mali and Burkina Faso, and is a popular solo and orchestral instrument there. It consists of a bulbous calabash body, a long neck and 21 strings that are arranged in two rows, has a wide range of playing options and can be combined very well with voice, percussion and various melody instruments. Typical for playing the kora are rhythmically imaginative melody improvisations.

Josh Doughty began learning to play the kora as a child. First with his father Adam Doughty, later with kora virtuosos such as Seckou Keita, Fily Cissokho and Surahata Suso. Since 2007 he has been a master student of Toumani Diabaté.

Josh teaches the principle of listening-looking-replaying without the use of notes. For intensive and individual learning, we work alternately in large and small groups. High quality instruments are provided and can be rented or bought. If the group size is sufficient, the individual workshops can turn into a continuous course.

The language of the course is English. The Kora courses (306a – c) are designed so that they can be attended individually or in succession.

https://www.musikschule-basel.ch/de/musik-der-kulturen/kurse.html

Weekend long workshop in the Basel music academy, Switzerland

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