TaneeTheTO x Gordon Hellegers vibing in the Tahoe National Forest

Описание: I was super grateful to meet another Kora player while on my camping trip in Tahoe National Forest name Gordon Hellegers. He was gracious enough to tune my kora and teach me this baseline I am playing throughout the video. I am still a newbie and with less than a year under my belt.

This was a growth moment for me as it was the first time I have been able to learn something new and play it while someone is playing along with me. It normally takes me a few days of practice to be able to focus on my part while someone else is playing. I am loving this journey!

A little about Gordon:
Gordon Hellegers met and fell in love with a beautiful instrument and tradition of Kora while traveling in West Africa. Since then, under the gentle and loving guidance of his Malian family and masterful teachers Madou Sidiki Diabate, Yacouba Sissoko and others, his heart and spirit became intertwined with the melodies that came through his hands over the 21 strings of the harp.

After 18 years of study he has released his first kora Solo album called Nyanajae which can be found on Spotify. Please support his creative endeavors by giving him a follow and giving the album a listen.

Thanks for watching!