Jarabi by George Smerin - Solo Kora arrangement of a traditional Mandinka love song Smerin 2019-11-11 | This was the first song I learnt to play on the Kora, and the one that got me hooked. I've been playing it for four years and this is my best version so far. I'll continue to improve it as time goes on. Huge credit to Josh Doughty for teaching me most of parts to this song, and to Toumani Diabaté for his arrangements that have inspired both Josh and I so much.smerin.com
The Silence in Between (Kora instrumental version) Smerin 2020-05-03 | Inspired by "The Silence in Between" by Lamb, here is my version played on the Kora, a 22 string harp from West Africa.smerin.com
Echoes of the Sun - Kora instrumental by George Smerin Smerin 2019-12-08 | This song is inspired by the changing of the seasons, and the increasing melancholy of the shorter days and colder weather. This is the first song I have ever written and recorded, so I hope you like it!
Sisanda - Possibility Smerin 2019-10-26 | Sisanda Myataza Kowalski is a jazz singer from South Africa, now resident in Bristol, UK. This is a live version of her track "So Much to Say".facebook.com/justsisandainstagram.com/justsisanda
Sisanda - So Much to Say Smerin 2019-10-26 | Sisanda Myataza Kowalski is a jazz singer from South Africa, now resident in Bristol, UK. This is a live version of her track "So Much to Say".facebook.com/justsisandainstagram.com/justsisanda
Mad World (Kora Version) by George Smerin Smerin 2019-10-26 | A cover version of Mad World, played by George Smerin on the Kora, a 22-string West African harp. Available now from online music stores and streaming services.Free download / donation here:smerin.bandcamp.com/track/mad-world-kora-version. The original version of this song was by Tears for Fears, and this version is based on Gary Jules's cover, written for the film Donnie Darko.smerin.com
Live looping cover of Rodrigo y Gabrielas Diem by George Smerin Smerin 2019-09-25 | A tribute to my musical heroes Rodrigo y Gabriela who I saw last night in Bath. I've been a mega fan since the early days and this is my version of Diem, the first track from their first album Re-Foc.
Tico Tico - Live looping experiment inspired by Brazilian choro music Smerin 2019-09-15 | The first in a series of live looping experiments, this one inspired by Brazilian choro music and the melody from Tico Tico no Fubá. Performed with a Taylor GS Mini guitar into a HeadRush Looperboard.
Zambezi Blues (loop version) by Christian De Juan - African guitar music / Zimbabwean Chimurenga Smerin 2019-08-16 | Christian De Juan, founder member and guitarist for Mankala, plays one of his tunes 'Zambezi Blues' on acoustic guitar and cajón with a looper pedal. Chris's playing is influenced by many styles, in this particular case inspired mainly by Zimbabwean Chimurenga music.Filmed by George Smerin in Bristol, UK 2019. smerin.com
Jarabi by Mafu Conteh - Kora music from The Gambia Smerin 2019-02-28 | Mafu Conteh plays his version of the song Jarabi on the kora, which is a traditional harp of the Mandinka people. Filmed by George Smerin in Brikama, Gambia 2018. smerin.comKora players traditionally come from jali families, who have passed down their skills and historical knowledge of the Mandinka people through the generations. Mafu is the grandson of the great kora player Alhaji Bai Konte. Mafu lives and teaches at the family compound in Brikama. International students are warmly welcomed - for more info check out the Konteh Kunda School of music website or Facebook page:http://www.kontehkunda.orgfacebook.com/kontehkunda
Sambo Seckie by Mafu Conteh - Kora music from The Gambia Smerin 2019-02-28 | Mafu Conteh plays his version of the song Sambo Seckie on the kora, which is a traditional harp of the Mandinka people. Filmed by George Smerin in Brikama, Gambia 2018. smerin.comKora players traditionally come from jali families, who have passed down their skills and historical knowledge of the Mandinka people through the generations. Mafu is the grandson of the great kora player Alhaji Bai Konte. Mafu lives and teaches at the family compound in Brikama. International students are warmly welcomed - for more info check out the Konteh Kunda School of music website or Facebook page:http://www.kontehkunda.orgfacebook.com/kontehkunda
Famadenke by Mafu Conteh - Kora music from The Gambia Smerin 2019-02-28 | Mafu Conteh plays his version of the song Famadenke on the kora, which is a traditional harp of the Mandinka people. Filmed by George Smerin in Brikama, Gambia 2018. smerin.comKora players traditionally come from jali families, who have passed down their skills and historical knowledge of the Mandinka people through the generations. Mafu is the grandson of the great kora player Alhaji Bai Konte. Mafu lives and teaches at the family compound in Brikama. International students are warmly welcomed - for more info check out the Konteh Kunda School of music website or Facebook page:http://www.kontehkunda.orgfacebook.com/kontehkunda
Kaira by Mafu Conteh - Kora music from The Gambia Smerin 2019-02-28 | Mafu Conteh plays his version of the song Kaira on the kora, which is a traditional harp of the Mandinka people. Filmed by George Smerin in Brikama, Gambia 2018. smerin.comKora players traditionally come from jali families, who have passed down their skills and historical knowledge of the Mandinka people through the generations. Mafu is the grandson of the great kora player Alhaji Bai Konte. Mafu lives and teaches at the family compound in Brikama. International students are warmly welcomed - for more info check out the Konteh Kunda School of music website or Facebook page:http://www.kontehkunda.orgfacebook.com/kontehkunda
Watcha plays Esouk Elobeh - Jola akonting music from Senegal Smerin 2019-02-27 | Watcha plays the song Esouk Elobeh. The akonting (or ekonting) is a folk lute of the Jola people. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Koto Khady - Jola akonting music from Senegal Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Koto Khady. The akonting (or ekonting) is a folk lute of the Jola people. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Djina Bantan - Kamale ngoni music from West Africa Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Djina Bantan. The kamale ngoni is a type of harp from West Africa. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Maimuna - Jola akonting music from Senegal Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Maimuna. The akonting (or ekonting) is a folk lute of the Jola people. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays La Paix de l’Afrique - Kamale ngoni music from West Africa Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song La Paix de l’Afrique. The kamale ngoni is a type of harp from West Africa. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Coulinoum Djibon Ketoum - Kamale ngoni music from West Africa Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Coulinoum Djibon Ketoum. The kamale ngoni is a type of harp from West Africa. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Kaya Kaite Katama - Jola akonting music from Senegal Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Kaya Kaite Katama. The akonting (or ekonting) is a folk lute of the Jola people. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Laye Diata - Jola akonting music from Senegal Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Laye Diata. The akonting (or ekonting) is a folk lute of the Jola people. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Basungouté - Jola akonting music from Senegal Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Basungouté. The akonting (or ekonting) is a folk lute of the Jola people. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Watcha plays Africa - Jola akonting music from Senegal Smerin 2019-02-26 | Watcha plays the song Africa. The akonting (or ekonting) is a folk lute of the Jola people. Filmed by George Smerin in Kafountine, Senegal 2018. smerin.com
Kora Tutorial: Mali Sadio - Kumbengo Smerin 2018-06-11 | 'Mali Sadio' was the song that first got me hooked on kora. I learnt this simple version from Mafu Conteh at the Konteh Kunda school of music in Brikama, Gambia. There's a slowed down take for my fellow kora students. Enjoy!
Alia Balafon & Alseny Bolon 2 - Abéné, Senegal Smerin 2018-03-03 | Mohammed Aliou-Ba (Alia) plays balafon with Alseny on Bolon. Musicians from Guinea Conakry.Filmed by George Smerin in Abéné, Senegal, on 28th December 2017.
Alia Balafon & Alseny Bolon 1 - Abéné, Senegal Smerin 2018-03-03 | Mohammed Aliou-Ba (Alia) plays balafon with Alseny on Bolon. Musicians from Guinea Conakry.Filmed by George Smerin in Abéné, Senegal, on 28th December 2017.
Alia Balafon 2 - Abéné, Senegal Smerin 2018-03-03 | Mohammed Aliou-Ba (Alia), balafon master from Guinea Conakry.Filmed by George Smerin in Abéné, Senegal, on 28th December 2017.
Alia Balafon 1 - Abéné, Senegal Smerin 2018-03-03 | Mohammed Aliou-Ba (Alia), balafon master from Guinea Conakry.Filmed by George Smerin in Abéné, Senegal, on 28th December 2017.
Josh Doughty - Bleddfa Smerin 2017-11-07 | Josh Doughty performing an original composition 'Bleddfa' on the kora. Recorded in Bristol on 1st November 2017.joshdoughty.co.uk
Saxadougo - Josh Doughty Smerin 2017-11-06 | Josh Doughty performing the traditional West African piece 'Saxadougo' on the kora. Recorded in Bristol on 1st November 2017.joshdoughty.co.uk
