WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -An African tribal storyteller and musician is called a griot. The griot’s role was to preserve the genealogies and oral traditions of the tribe. They were usually among the oldest men in a tribe.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since the 13th century, when Griots originated from the West African Mande empire of Mali, they remain today as storytellers, musicians, praise singers and oral historians of their communities. Theirs is a service based on preserving the genealogies, historical narratives, and oral traditions of their people.

Detailed explanation-3: -A female griot is referred to as a Jelimuso or Jalimuso (muso meaning “woman). The craft of the griot, Jaliyaa, is traditionally, passed down from father to son and mother to daughter. In the 13th Century West African Empire of Mali, griots served the royal families as advisors, tutors and diplomats.

Detailed explanation-4: -To help keep history and to share news, Griots (gree-oh) were local storytellers who not only told traditional stories but would also remember all the previous happenings in the village, as well as share new events of interest. They would often accompany themselves using musical instruments.