It's perceived as the end of independent African kingdoms before colonialism ... a group of oral historians and musicians known as the griots. Nino Galissa lives in Guinea-Bissau and is a ...

Griot: A central figure in many West African cultures. Historically, the griot held many functions, including community historian, cultural critic, indigenous artist and collective spokesperson. The ...

GRIOT: A central figure in many West African cultures. Historically, the griot held many functions, including community historian, cultural critic, indigenous artist and collective spokesperson. The ...

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.

Louis is dedicated to preserving and sharing stories of African Americans who helped shape our city and nation. The Griot Museum of Black History, located in Old North St. Louis, dedicates their ...

Moreover, students will be introduced to how epic narrations are performed in West African settings as means to impart specific historical knowledge, including genealogies.” Wassa Kouyaté Wassa ...