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Jalis

THE JALIS OF WEST AFRICA

What is a Jali?  A jali is a person who narrates history and stories through singing and music. They are also known as griots, but this is a French word and so ‘jali’ is preferred. The jali tradition is most common in West African countries such as Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal,

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