Spoken Word Griots: African Oral Tradition in Caribbean Music (Second Part)
In Africa, oral tradition was the primary means of teaching a people's history and culture. Griots were adept storytellers, teachers...
Read moreIn Africa, oral tradition was the primary means of teaching a people's history and culture. Griots were adept storytellers, teachers...
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Read moreSpoken Word Griots: African Oral Tradition in Caribbean Music (First Part)copyright 2011 K.OmodeleWest Africans didn’t rely primarily on writing to...
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Read moreAll rights reserved for The Abeng and My Conscious Pen/YardCore International, Inc. PublishingSeeking Makeda I: (Journey into Sound)copyright 2011 K....
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