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 ...

The name of the initiative has deep cultural significance. In West African traditions, a griot is a tribal elder responsible ...

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

Icons Oral storytelling is the oldest form of human news sharing and that makes sense — our brains are wired to remember stories! With traditions across the globe, many predating […] ...

On view at the New Orleans Museum of Art from April 4 through August 10, the exhibition will then embark on parallel tours to venues in North America and Africa.

Moreover, students will be introduced to how epic narrations are performed in West African settings as means to impart specific ... is a daring artist who embodies the very essence of Mande griot ...