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spayn [35]
3 years ago
15

Why are modern-day griots important to our understanding of the history of the Mali Empire?

History
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Assoli18 [71]3 years ago
4 0
Musician. The griot is a repository of <span>oral tradition and is often seen as a societal leader due to his traditional position as an adviser to royal personages. As a result of the former of these two functions, he is sometimes also called a bard</span><span>. According to Paul Oliver in his book </span>Savannah Syncopators, "Though [the griot] has to know many traditional songs without error, he must also have the ability to extemporize on current events, chance incidents and the passing scene. His wit can be devastating and his knowledge of local history formidable". Although they are popularly known as "praise singers", griots may use their vocal expertise for gossip, satire, or political comment.
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