Sound & Scene
The Griot: West Africa's Living Library and Cultural Voice
Griots are West Africa's living libraries, serving as oral historians, storytellers, musicians, and diplomats who preserve cultural heritage and community memory. Their multifaceted roles, dating back to the Mande Empire, involve intricate storytelling, musical performance with instruments like the kora, and diplomatic mediation, ensuring traditions are passed across generations.
Aisha Bakri·October 9, 2026
