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Kora Strings
Kora Strings — String quartets, kora and soloists for ceremonies
About Kora Strings
Kora Strings is based in Douala and has 4 years of experience with weddings, galas and corporate events. Strings, kora, saxophone or voice for the ceremony and cocktail, playing classical pieces, African standards and arrangements of your favourite songs.
Every booking starts with a call about your date, your guests and your budget, and a written, itemised quote follows within 24 hours. Prices start from 300,000 XAF.
We work in French and English. Popular dates go months ahead, so it is worth asking early; sending a request is free.
Details
- Liability insurance
- Yes
- Cancellation policy
- Flexible: full refund up to 30 days before
- Events per year
- 68
- Team members on the day
- 3
- Deposit required (%)
- 37
- Payment schedule
- Deposit, balance before the event
- Setup time needed (hours)
- 1
- Backup staff or equipment available
- Yes
- Line-up
- Gospel choir, Harpist, Solo vocalist, Saxophonist
- Moments covered
- Dinner, First dance
- Musicians
- 4
- Learns requested pieces
- Yes
- Brings own amplification
- Yes
- Standard set length (hours)
- 3
Home base
At a glance
- Based in
- Douala
- Travel
- Douala
- Languages
- fr / en
- Latest booking
- Up to 3 days before the event
- Starting from
- 300,000 XAF
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Packages
- Four musicians
- Repertoire list to choose from
- One custom arrangement
- Four musicians
- Repertoire list to choose from
- One custom arrangement
- Own sound for outdoors
- Kora or saxophone soloist
- Four musicians
- Repertoire list to choose from
- One custom arrangement
- Own sound for outdoors
- Kora or saxophone soloist
- Second location move
You won't be charged yet
Past events & clients
Reviews★ 5.00 · 5 reviews
Our planner recommended them and she was right.
Our planner recommended them and she was right.
Answered every question quickly and in writing, which made planning so much easier.
They understood our traditions and respected every detail.
Availability
No dates blocked yet — confirm your date with the vendor.
Frequently asked
Can you play outdoors?
Yes, in the shade and with a cover nearby; strings cannot play in direct sun or rain.
Can you arrange a pop song?
Yes, one arrangement is included; more are charged per song.
Do you work outside Douala?
Yes. Within 50 km there is no travel fee; further away we add travel to the quote.
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