Stop and Hear the Music

Griots are traditional storytellers. Before the use of written language in West Africa, griots were the historians and genealogists of their villages. They also advised nobility and acted as messengers and entertainers. While griots still exist, their function has changed. Now they are popular singers who perform on radio and television. They reinterpret traditional songs.

This video is about Ablaye Cissoko. It’s the promotional video for the CD, Sira, that I reviewed last week. I like it. I hope you do too.