In this hour, an interview with composer, arranger, and educator Omar Thomas. He and his Large Ensemble released Griot Songs on Omar Thomas Music. Also, selections from new releases by flutist Laura ...

GRIOT has opened to the public at M Shed on Tuesday. The exhibition is put together by six people of colour from Bristol, known as the Rebel Curators, they bring their lived experience, commitment and ...

Like a contemporary griot, Kaito Winse weaves realities together, from his native village in Burkina Faso to his life in ...

Researchers say role of West Africa’s oral history should be taken more seriously within global academic record ...

Singer and storyteller Kaito Winse was born in a small village in the Sourou region of northern Burkina Faso. He was born into a family of griots, a keeper of oral traditions that are steeped in his ...

In the meantime, Jobarteh is looking forward to some of her students in Gambia becoming the next generation of female griot music masters. She says that while the old barriers haven’t yet fallen ...

Internationally touring musician, Mark Zaleski, has distinguished himself as a uniquely dynamic soloist, mulit-instrumentalist, and band leader. He has performed with a diverse group of notable ...

Floating in and out are traces of takamba, the wondrous dance of the Tuareg; plus wassoulou music, Mande griot music, Senufo dance and more. Unexpectedly, a steel guitar wanders in, sounding ...

WMI and Kings Theatre welcome Senegal's legendary Youssou NDOUR back to NYC, to celebrate the April 4th release of his new ...

"Moulin Rouge" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Kylie Minogue in concert, a new Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Art Institute, and ...

For centuries, the history of the West African kingdom of Kaabu, which thrived from the mid-1500s to the 1800s and spanned ...