Hi, Leeneia.

Fairly sure (from the sound of it and the reference made to it slightly later by the speaker) that the instrument concerned is a Kora -- described as a West african harp/lute.

There are many videos on YouTube, and players to look out for are the likes of Toumani Diabate and Solo Cissokho.
(Apologies for my ineptitude in posting clicky links!)