Title: Griots and Griottes
First published: 1998
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.
Subjects: African Laudatory poetry, Folklore, Griots, History and criticism, Laudatory poetry, African, Oral tradition, Performance, Storytelling, African american entertainers, History
Places: Africa
LC classification: GR350 .H275 1998