West africa

Outta Africa: Griots, or “jali”, are West Africa’s revered oral historians, poets, and musicians who have been entrusted for centuries with preserving the histories and traditions of their people. Often born into this role, griots are responsible for safeguarding the genealogies, legends, and cultural memories of communities, passing them down through performance. Central to their art is the *kora*, a 21-stringed lute-bridge harp made from a large calabash. The kora’s unique, resonant sound…

West Africa is a subregion of the continent of Africa, according to the United Nations Geoscheme. There are 16 countries and one dependency in West Africa.

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