Griot

Word GRIOT
Character 5
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈɡɹi.oʊ/

Definitions and meanings of "Griot"

What do we mean by griot?

A storyteller in western Africa who perpetuates the oral tradition and history of a village or family. noun

West African storyteller who passes on oral traditions, a wandering musician and poet. noun

A storyteller in West Africa; perpetuates the oral traditions of a family or village noun

A West African storyteller who passes on oral traditions; a wandering musician and poet.

A Haitian dish of fried pork.

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The word "griot" in example sentences

For those of you who are not familiar with the term "griot" or jali, or jeli, depending on where the griot is from a quick explanation: the griot is the repository of the history of his or her people, knowing geneologies and major epic songs by heart. ❋ Michal Shapiro (2011)

I also liked the term griot as it reinforces the need for a point of view. ❋ Unknown (2010)

For example, A griot is a major player in West African society. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Understanding the function of the griot is a great way to gain insight into the culture of West Africa. ❋ Michal Shapiro (2011)

Actually Luke the great Malian griot aka praise singer Salif Keita, with whom griots, not SK who kicked the habit you have a lot in common - singing the praises of whoever pays, like arms industry PR or hailing Blair through his worst days - is an albino and has red hair. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A griot is a male singer who keeps the village history as an oral tradition. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Anoff believes he will eventually recoup his costs because his movie has translated "griot" art - the oral storytelling technique ❋ Unknown (1995)

Rick: Would you be considered a "griot" within your own community? ❋ Unknown (2009)

We've been studying the "griot" people of Senegal lately, and listening to Sabar drum music. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Ami KoitaWest African singer Ami Koita was born in Djoliba, Mali (birthplace of griot legend Salif Keita), in 1952. ❋ Phil Ramone (2010)

Dhani Jones PREFIGHT CHECK: A griot, who sings about the country's heroes, performs before a Senegalese wrestling match. ❋ Dhani Jones (2011)

The group elegantly fuses its griot roots with American resonance. ❋ Phil Ramone (2011)

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