Djeli
A Djeli, also known as a Jeli, is a traditional West African bard and oral historian who specializes in the performance of epic poems, genealogies, and other forms of oral literature. #oral #also
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The Djeli Tradition in West Africa is a system of oral storytelling and musical performance that involves professional storytellers known as djelis, who transmit cultural knowledge, history, and values through music, poetry, and song. #system #oral Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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The djembe is a percussion instrument originating from West Africa, particularly in Guinea, Mali, and Ivory Coast. It consists of a wooden drum covered with animal skin, with a wide base and a narrow top. The djembe is played with the hands and is commonly used in traditional music and dance. #percussion #instrument Position in…
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