The Hidden Side of the Jazzy-Kora – A Lunar Mechanical Secret.

I would so love to show it… but no, I shouldn’t.

Each time my eyes rest inside the resonance box of the Jazzy-Kora, a quiet emotion rises. A secret world of wood, metal, and silence.

There, away from sight, lies the essence of its mechanism, the result of years of research, trials, failures, and new beginnings. An intimate architecture, shaped by patience and intuition, where every element has found its rightful place.

Sometimes, I open the box just to look inside. It’s not only a mechanism, it’s an inner space designed to give the kora its chromatic freedom.

I keep this secret with affection, not out of fear that it might be stolen, but to preserve a touch of mystery.

Because what we reveal often loses some of its magic, like a trick whose thread is discovered, or a riddle solved too soon.

And to be honest, if I showed you everything, you might be disappointed. The charm also lies in what cannot be seen, in that breath between the visible and the invisible.

What I can say, however, is that this internal mechanism must be both powerful and precise. Each part is articulated on small bearings, adjusted so that the movement remains fluid, without a hitch. And above all, it must be perfectly silent: because the slightest creak, the smallest friction, could be introduced into the sound system.

From the outside, a few hints can be glimpsed in photos or videos. But the true heart of the secret remains invisible. It works in silence, like a double bass that sustains the music without ever seeking the light.

So, to show or not to show? I think the choice is already made.

The hidden face of the Jazzy-Kora cannot be seen, it can be heard. It resonates in every note, discreet yet essential, and perhaps that is where it reveals its deepest mystery.

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