Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
economics, education, Senegal, griots, traditional performers
College
Humanities
Department
Comparative Arts and Letters
Abstract
In much of West Africa, the griot is the central figure in the performing arts. Traditionally, only those born into the griot caste perform publicly in any capacity, be it in music, dance, historical recitation, public speaking, or jesting. Although other castes look down on such work, griots embrace it and carefully guard their monopoly. Immune to most social sanctions, griots speak good and bad with impunity, and nobles pay dearly to ensure that griots say only good (1).
Recommended Citation
Hill, Joseph B. and Phillips, Dr. Michael D.
(2014)
"Economics And Education Vs. Griots: Threats to Traditional Performers in The Senegalese Arts,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 574.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/574