The musical instrument called the kora has been played almost exclusively by men since the 13th century, strictly passed down as a family tradition in West Africa. But one musician has changed everything: Sona Jobarteh, the first woman from a Griot family to become a professional kora player. GBH reporter Jeremy Seigel recently spoke with Jobarteh.
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