In the original Broadway production of The Lion King, the instrumentation includes a wide range of African-inspired musical instruments, such as djembes, shekeres, kalimbas, and kora. Additionally, the rich orchestration includes traditional Western instruments like strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The singers in the production include a variety of vocal talents who bring to life the iconic songs of the show, including performers for the characters of Simba, Nala, Scar, Rafiki, and the ensemble cast.
