Close-up of a skilled musician's hands plucking the strings of a traditional ngombi harp.
Close-up of a skilled musician's hands plucking the strings of a traditional ngombi harp.

Voices

Meet the artists who bring the ngombi's stories to life.

Portrait of a young Gabonese harpist seated outdoors with a ngombi harp resting on their lap.
Portrait of a young Gabonese harpist seated outdoors with a ngombi harp resting on their lap.
An elder musician tuning a beautifully carved ngombi harp in a sunlit room.
An elder musician tuning a beautifully carved ngombi harp in a sunlit room.
A group of harpists playing together during a lively cultural festival in Congo.
A group of harpists playing together during a lively cultural festival in Congo.
A detailed shot of the intricate woodwork and strings of a traditional ngombi harp.
A detailed shot of the intricate woodwork and strings of a traditional ngombi harp.
A smiling harpist sharing stories about the ngombi’s history with a small audience.
A smiling harpist sharing stories about the ngombi’s history with a small audience.

Voices

Hear what harp lovers say

Ngombi.org opened my eyes to the rich stories behind each harp melody. Truly inspiring!

Lina M.
Portrait of a smiling woman holding a ngombi harp outdoors
Portrait of a smiling woman holding a ngombi harp outdoors

Libreville

The detailed artist features helped me connect deeply with the ngombi’s soulful sound and history.

Close-up of hands playing a wooden ngombi harp with soft lighting
Close-up of hands playing a wooden ngombi harp with soft lighting
Jean P.

Brazzaville

★★★★★
★★★★★