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Thomas A. Hale
"Griots fulfill a variety of roles - genealogist, historian, spokesperson, diplomat, musician, teacher, warrior, praise singer, master of ceremonies, advisor - and are unique to Africa. Griots and Griottes tells the story of these remarkable wordsmiths and performers and presents the first comprehensive portrait of the world of this profession."--BOOK JACKET.
| Publisher | Indiana University Press |
|---|---|
| Pages | 410 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Search language | french |
| ISBN_10 | 0-253-21961-2 primary |
| ISBN_13 | 978-0-253-21961-9 primary |
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