Griots are troubadours and oral historians from West Africa who for centuries have recounted stories and legends of their great cultural traditions. Their repertoires consist of traditional songs of praise of the great Manding Heroes, and songs composed for contemporary leaders and personal patrons.This compilation of kora music and vocals from Gambia and Mali, features Amadu Bansang Jobarteh (a grandmaster, now deceased), Yan Kuba Saho and Bintu Susso (strong lineage from Gambia), and Kandia Kouyate, a current and well known female griot.Extensive liner notes on the artists and Mandinka tradition are included. 2005.
Troubadorus: Griots of West Africa,Various Artists,Latisphere,African Collections,World Music
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Troubadorus: Griots of West Africa
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Griots are troubadours and oral historians from West Africa who for centuries have recounted stories and legends of their great cultural traditions. Their repertoires consist of traditional songs of praise of the great Manding Heroes, and songs composed for contemporary leaders and personal patrons.This compilation of kora music and vocals from Gambia and Mali, features Amadu Bansang Jobarteh (a grandmaster, now deceased), Yan Kuba Saho and Bintu Susso (strong lineage from Gambia), and Kandia Kouyate, a current and well known female griot.Extensive liner notes on the artists and Mandinka tradition are included. 2005.Pop Music:
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