Ancient Africa for Kids: Griots and Storytellers

Kids learn about the history of the griots and storytellers of Ancient Africa. These entertainers sang, played instruments, told legendary stories, and kept the history of the tribes and clans.

Ancient Mali- Griots

Singer-Storytellers: The Griot Tradition in West Africa

Foday Musa Suso, Philip Glass, Pharoah Sanders, Mandingo, Bill Laswell - Jali Kunda: Griots of West Africa & Beyond - Music

Jali Kunda: Griots of West Africa & Beyond

How Griots Tell Legendary Epics through Stories and Songs in West Africa

Visit to Griot Museum prompts reflection

Griot - Wikiwand

Storytelling traditions across the world: West Africa - All Good Tales

PBS Kids' Africa

1. Students watch a kid friendly video related to the topic2. Kids read an Online Article from a free safe educational site3. Students answer Reading

African Griots and Storytellers Watch, Read & Answer Online Assignment (Word)

AFRICAN WOMEN IN CINEMA BLOG: African women as cinematic griots, visual storytelling in the oral tradition

Origin of the Word Griot - BABA THE STORYTELLER

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