Researchers say role of West Africa’s oral history should be taken more seriously within global academic record ...

Griot: A central figure in many West African cultures. Historically, the griot held many functions, including community historian, cultural critic, indigenous artist and collective spokesperson. The ...

In a pioneering effort to document and preserve Black family histories, Raleigh-based tech giant Red Hat has joined forces ...

01. Taman Kan; 02. Afrika/Afro Blues; 03. So/Fanzia; 04. Donuya; 05. Mali Denu Yo; 06. Ambita/Bakadayi; 07. Masa/Farafina; 08. Diallo; 09. D Jarabi; 10. Simbo; 11 ...

Jobarteh has become the first female kora artist to have a major touring and recording career, and is one of the few ...

Sona Jobarteh will perform in the next Cornell Concert Series (CCS) production on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall ...

ST. LOUIS – February is Black History Month, and St. Louis is dedicated to preserving and sharing stories of African Americans who helped shape our city and nation. The Griot Museum of Black ...

Club Passim's Folk Collective, the artist-led diversity and inclusion initiative, will present the second annual ‘We Black Folk Fest,’ a two-day celebration that honors the West African griot ...