"The griots have already sung it, but now we know it's real," is what Nino Galissa recounts in a recent song commissioned by archaeologists from their recent dig in Kansala -- a site that was once the ...

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

Sometimes Kaabu's story passed from father to son. Often it was passed by griots — or West African oral historians — who sang about the kingdom’s rulers. “The griots have already sung it ...

Cornish Bank is set to turn Falmouth's streets into a music festival, featuring a mix of local and international talent.

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

SoHo Playhouse will present the world premiere of Gloaming, Nowhere, created and performed by J.S. Streible, with original ...

SoHo Playhouse will present the world premiere of Gloaming, Nowhere, created and performed by J.S. Streible. Learn more!

Adeniyi intones the artistry and timeless wisdom of his forebears. Nowhere is this more evident than in ‘Iyaniwura,’ a song ...

Dr Mokae was a medical doctor, poet, social and political activist, and author wrapped in one. The jury is still out on ...

The Griot Institute for the Study of Black Lives & Cultures will ... Featured guest speakers: Michael Sawyer — Associate Professor of African American Literature & Culture in the Department of English ...