Helikordus
Helikordus is a musical instrument that combines elements of the kora and the guitar. It was developed in the late 20th century by the Malian musician Toumani Diabaté. The helikordus features a long, narrow neck with a fretboard, similar to a guitar, but with a larger body and a unique tuning system. The instrument is played by plucking the strings with the fingers, similar to the kora, but with a different technique and sound.
The helikordus has a distinctive sound that blends the bright, resonant tones of the kora with the
Toumani Diabaté, the instrument's creator, is a renowned kora player and composer. He developed the helikordus