CultureJuly 17, 2026
griot
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Definition
A member of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and oral historians in West Africa who pass down cultural history and traditions.
Etymology
The word likely comes from the French word 'griot', which itself was adapted from a Portuguese term, 'crioulo', used to describe people of African or mixed-race descent in West Africa.
In the news
In the article, a griot is included as a live performer in the production, highlighting the integration of traditional storytelling and historical preservation within the dance theater's work.
Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater to headline Atlanta Dance & Drum Festival
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