The griot in Senegal is a troubadour who recites poems, or tells of courageous deeds, drawing upon his own sources of inspiration, which, combined with rhythm, produces an intense effect upon the entire community. Their performances, which include stories chanted to the accompaniment of a 5-string halam, reflect a mixture of African and Muslim cultures.
Similar traditions survive even today in Greece and the Balkans.
In Ethiopia where many traditions remind one of Greece, the azmari accompany themselves with a lyre or fiddle. In medieval Europe, minstrels sang of the heroism of such as Charlemagne. Dendrite Forest, Inc all rights reserved SoftForce and Dendrite Forest are Registered Trademarks of Dendrite Forest, Inc .