Griots at War
Barbara G. Hoffman · 2001
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About the book
"In 1985, while she was an apprentice griot or jelimuso, Barbara G. Hoffman saw and recorded a remarkable event that took place in the small town of Kita, Mali. For four days, thousands of griots from all parts of the Mande world gathered to talk, sing, and make music in celebration of the opening of the new Hall of Griots and the installation of the recently named Head Griot. This unprecedented assembly also marked the end of a deadly two-year conflict fought with griot weapons - words, reputations, and sorcery. Hoffman captures griots making speeches, singing songs of praise, and dancing in honor of their restored unity. Her discerning interpretations of the speeches not only explore the art of griot oratory, but show how the use of history, metaphor, religion, proverbs, and praise can mend a community torn apart by war."--BOOK JACKET.
Book details
- Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Editions
- 3
- Pages
- 298
- ISBN
- 9780253338051
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