griottes (storytellers)

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Scope note
Women who narrate, chant, or sing histories, especially genealogies, of individuals, families, and communities, often accompanying this with instrumental music, acting, and mime. Originally used with reference to West Africans, now applied to such people in other cultures and geographic areas.
griottes
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024