Ngoni 🪕 The jeli Ngoni (also djeli n’goni, pronounced like jelly, then nn-GO-nee) is a traditional Mande instrument, a lute played by the jelis. It consists of a hollow body with goat skin covering (like a drum) with a fretless fingerboard and four to seven fish-line strings, strung over a bridge and tensioned by leather straps. The djeli ngoni is likely the ancestor of the modern-day banjo, and is still very popular today in traditional and modern Mande music. These instruments are built to pr

3K views · 211 reactions | On February 22nd, Bassekou Kouyate & his band Ngoni Ba travel from #Mali to #LosAngeles to perform live at #jazzisdead! Tickets available at jazzisdead.com. Bassekou is one of the true masters of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout West Africa. With his band Ngoni Ba, Bassekou pushes the boundaries of his ancient musical heritage, bringing his music to audiences around the world. #bassekoukouyate #lodgeroom #jazzisdead | Jazz Is Dead | Facebook