griot

Noun

Meaning

a storyteller in West Africa; perpetuates the oral traditions of a family or village

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Alexia McKay, Florida Courier’s editorial assistant, was among the five honorees recognized for the Griot Drum’s Year of The Young Journalist award. Source: Internet

Although Griot is usually only used in her lab, it would make perfect sense if she was able to utilize it while she operates as the Black Panther. Source: Internet

Kora players have traditionally come from griot families (also from the Mandinka nationalities) who are traditional historians, genealogists and storytellers who pass their skills on to their descendants. Source: Internet

Many players, including griot clans — West African storytellers and musicians — have their own idiosyncratic tunings. Source: Internet

Elder Siahyonkron Nyanseor is a man of God, former President of ULAA, Inc. and former Chair of the ULAA Council of Eminent Persons (UCEP), Inc. He is a poet, Griot, journalist, and a cultural and political activist. Source: Internet

Coming from a long Griot tradition, Farak Touré is aware of the importance of imparting knowledge through his music. Source: Internet

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