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Kora lessons in Dakar 
1h – 2h
On site, Thiaroye Gare, Dakar
Information
1h – 2h2 options to choose from
On site, Thiaroye Gare, DakarThe workshop
A kora lesson in Dakar means learning the instrument of the Mandinka griots (the hereditary West African musicians and storytellers) at a traditional music workshop in the Dakar suburbs, at Thiaroye Gare. Sessions of one or two hours, private or group, kora provided, whatever your level.
Learning the kora: hands, arpeggios, melodies
Les deux formules
1h18 700 CFA/personne
2h29 700 CFA/personne
How it works
- You book and pay 20% online
This 20% is our connection fee, subject to Senegalese VAT. The displayed price is the price of the service.
- Nous confirmons avec l’atelier
Nous validons l’horaire et l’adresse exacte, puis nous vous les transmettons par WhatsApp et par email.
- Vous réglez le solde sur place
Directement à l’atelier, hors taxes. Espèce, Wave ou Orange Money.
What is included
Included in the price
- Supervised class (individual or group)
- Kora provided by the workshop
Payable on site — official fees
These amounts are not collected by the site. They are paid on site, to the provider, and are subject to neither our commission nor the resident rate.
On this activityno official fees
Cancellation
Two cancellation regimes coexist. Both are shown on every listing: a customer who wants to privatise the activity or come as a group should find their rule without having to call us.
Private or group
Activité privatisée, sur mesure ou réservée pour un groupe : annulation gratuite jusqu’à 72 h minimum avant le départ. Le délai peut être plus long selon le prestataire ; il vous est confirmé avant le paiement. After that, the connection fee is non-refundable.
Details can be found in our terms and conditions, including how we are paid.
Good to know
- Price per person — no level required, beginners welcome.
- Instruments provided by the workshop, nothing to bring.
- Suitable for children; indoor classes at the workshop in Thiaroye Gare.
- Languages: French and Wolof. Comfortable clothing recommended.
- Book your slot in advance (individual or group).
Where it takes place
Thiaroye Gare, Dakar
The map shows the area of the activity. The exact meeting point and contact details are sent to you once confirmed, by WhatsApp and email.
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Kora lessons in Dakar
1h – 2h
All dates are open — the date and time slot are confirmed by phone with the provider.
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