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Griots: Ministers of the Spoken Word

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Griots: Ministers of the Spoken Word
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West African griots are gatekeepers of their culture, repositories of oral tradition. Hear centuries-old histories from Gambia and Mali, accompanied by stringed instruments and drums. This recording features a recitation describing the beginnings of the slave trade with the Portuguese and Dutch in the early 1600s.

Track Listing

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101
Toolongjong Alhaji Fabala Kanuteh 25:02
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201
Nege Sirimang Alhaji Amara Sahone 07:52
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202
Alifa Ya Ya Satala Kurubally and Jale Sowe 02:38
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203
Moro Alhaji Amara Sahone 08:34
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301
Lambango Mawdo Suso, Dela Kanuteh, and Karunka Suso 08:17
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302
Wolof Song: Abdu Njai Nyama Suso 06:57
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303
Tiramang Falie Kuyateh and Nyama Suso 05:40
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401
Sunyetta Abdoulie Samba 07:28
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402
Mariami Janki Abdoulie Samba 04:58
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403
Manka Yire Alhaji Sait Camara 04:55

Release Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW04178, FE 4178

Year(s) Released

1975

Label(s)/Collection(s)

Folkways Records

Country(s)

Gambia, Mali, Senegal

Genre(s)

Islamica, World

Instrument(s)

Balafon, Halam, Konting, Kora, Riti, Vocals

Language(s)

Mandinka, Pulaar, Soninke (Sooninkanxanne), Wolof

Recording Era(s)

1970s

Credit(s)

Samuel Charters - Producer
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
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