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The Role of Griots in Preserving African Oral Traditions

This resource explores the vital role of griots in traditional African narratives. Griots, renowned for their remarkable memory and storytelling prowess, have been the custodians of cultural heritage across generations. Their performances weave together music, history, legends, and proverbs, bringing to life the rich tapestry of African culture. Griots often serve important families and royalty, acting as advisors and spokespeople. Discover the significance of these oral traditions and the griots' contribution to preserving African history and identity.

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The Role of Griots in Preserving African Oral Traditions

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  1. Date • Drill: What is a Diviner? • HW: • Obj: analyze traditional African narratives

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  3. Griots: The Oral Tradition • In parts of Africa, generations of griots (gree-ohs) have preserved cultural traditions, memories, and stories of the past through an astonishing ability to remember and recite huge quantities of information. These "performances," or recitations, often include music, with the griot singing to a musical accompaniment. The literature presented by the griot consists of histories, legends, folk tales, stories, proverbs, poetry, and drama. • Traditionally, griots have been assigned to important families and to kings, whom they serve as advisors, masters of ceremonies, and official spokesmen. • http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/ms_wcg_survey/resources/html/animations/wc19_anim_griots.html

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