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Griots is the term for African storytellers. Most of the African tradition are still hand down in an oral traditions. The position of griots would be one of great respect.
They were known as Griots.
"Change of Habit" (1969).
In the early formation of societies in Africa dance, music, art, and oral tradition were the primary way that ancient Africans preserved their history, culture, and religion. It was not until they began trading with Muslims and adopting Islam, and later the Christians and Christianity, that writing became a regular tool for preserving culture. This was because Islam and Christianity have their culture documented and sanctified in a religious text. The need to understand these texts caused for a rise in literacy.
It most certainly did. It brought more women into the work force as well as into the military both of which had a dramatic change to the more docile 'Suzie Homemaker' sterotype role of women.
griots were important in african society because they were african messengers.
Griots helped keep history alive for each new generatio.
Griots is the term for African storytellers. Most of the African tradition are still hand down in an oral traditions. The position of griots would be one of great respect.
Innercity Griots was created on 1993-04-28.
Griots are West African storytellers, historians, and musicians who pass down oral traditions through generations. They are respected members of their communities and play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage.
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Griots are important because it represented west African culture and society
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The Griots passed on history of West Africa by telling stories
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