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A Griot or Jali is a West African Poet, praise singer, and wandering musician, considered a repository of oral tradition. The Griot in Mande society was as a historian, advisor, arbitrator, praise singer, and storyteller. Essentially, these musicians were walking history books, perserving their ancient stories and traditions through song. Their inherited tradition was passed down through generations. Their name, "Jeli", means "Blood" in the Manika language. They were said to have deep connections to spiritual, social, or political powers as music is associated as such. Speech is also said to have power as it can recreate history and relationships. The Mali Empire, at its height in the middle of the fourteenth century, was founded by Sundiata Keita, whose exploits remain celebrated in Mali even today
Baye Kouyate: Raw Energy, Riveting Rhythms at Nublu (NYC)
Talking drum ("tama") master Baye Kouyate from Mali returns to NY for his first performance this year in NYC at Nublu on the Lower East Side on Fri, April 24th at 8pm. Kouyate's performances are a journey through a world of highly complex polyrhythms fusing traditional sounds of Mali with influences such as jazz, reggae, and ...
