Be sure to look at our timeline of modern Senegalese history. Before the written word people communicated through stories. In many parts of West Africa, oral tradition is still strong today. Doudou N'Diaye Rose and the West African Drummers and the Ballet D'Afrique Noire . This section includes a list of books and links and community resources for general audiences.
Teachers can find information to support the study of West African history and culture.
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