Griot
noun
A griot is a West African storyteller and oral historian, responsible for passing down the history and traditions of their culture through storytelling and music.
The griot shared tales of ancient heroes and their adventures during the village gathering.
Often appears as...
- griot tradition
- griot music
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oral historian, cultural custodian, musician
noun
A griot is a West African storyteller and oral historian, responsible for passing down the history and traditions of their culture through storytelling and music.
The griot shared tales of ancient heroes and their adventures during the village gathering.
Often appears as...
- griot tradition
- griot music
Usage tips
Neutral
oral historian, cultural custodian, musician
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Role
Griots play a critical cultural role in preserving history.
Without griots, many historical narratives could be lost.
Pro Tip 2/3Storytelling Tradition
The griot's role underscores the importance of oral storytelling in many cultures.
Griots remind us that stories are central to community identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Griots often use music and performance as part of their storytelling.
Griots show us the power of art in sharing cultural stories.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Role
Griots play a critical cultural role in preserving history.
Without griots, many historical narratives could be lost.
Pro Tip 2/3Storytelling Tradition
The griot's role underscores the importance of oral storytelling in many cultures.
Griots remind us that stories are central to community identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Griots often use music and performance as part of their storytelling.
Griots show us the power of art in sharing cultural stories.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Role
Griots play a critical cultural role in preserving history.
Without griots, many historical narratives could be lost.
Pro Tip 2/3Storytelling Tradition
The griot's role underscores the importance of oral storytelling in many cultures.
Griots remind us that stories are central to community identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Griots often use music and performance as part of their storytelling.
Griots show us the power of art in sharing cultural stories.
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