Njarka Explained

The njarka is a small fiddle made from a gourd, with one gut string, which is native to Mali.[1] [2] Ali Farka Touré was a notable njarka player.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tenaille, Frank. Music is the Weapon of the Future: Fifty Years of African Popular Music. 27 May 2013. 2002. Chicago Review Press. 9781556524509. 101.
  2. Book: Appiah. Anthony. Gates. Henry Louis. Encyclopaedia of Africa. 27 May 2013. 2010. Oxford University Press. 9780195337709. 486.
  3. Book: Stanton. Andrea L.. Ramsamy. Edward. Seybolt. Peter J.. Carolyn M. Elliott. Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa: An Encyclopedia. 27 May 2013. 2012-01-05. SAGE Publications. 9781412981767. 226.

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