Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The term “griot” (GREE-oh) may not be a household word, but thanks to the dissemination of world music and the African diaspora, more people have become familiar with the craft of the storytellers, or wise men and women known as griots or griottes (gree-ots). Kojo speaks with the author of a comprehensive, historical account of the ancient profession.
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- Thomas Hale Author
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