Griots and griottes
Subtitle: masters of words and music
By: Thomas A. Hale.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Bloomington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 410
Subjects: Griots -- Africa.; Oral tradition -- Africa.; Storytelling -- Africa.; Laudatory poetry, African -- History and criticism.; Folklore -- Africa -- Performance.
Other titles: Hale griots and Indiana griottes
Description: "Griots fulfill a variety of roles - genealogist, historian, spokesperson, diplomat, musician, teacher, warrior, praise singer, master of ceremonies, advisor - and are unique to Africa. Griots and Griottes tells the story of these remarkable wordsmiths and performers and presents the first comprehensive portrait of the world of this profession."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [367]-391) and index.