What is a Griot or Jeli?
Q: What is a Griot or Jeli?
A: A Griot or Jeli is a historian, storyteller, musician, genealogist, spokesperson, diplomat, teacher, praise-singer and more, originating from West Africa.
Q: Is there any word in the English language that fully explains what a Griot does?
A: No, there is really no word in the English language that fully explains what a Griot does.
Q: Does every Griot perform all of these functions?
A: No, not every Griot performs all of these functions, but these are some examples of what their function is.
Q: What is the role of a Griot?
A: The role of a Griot is multifaceted, encompassing aspects of history, storytelling, music, genealogy, diplomacy, teaching, and praise-singing.
Q: Where do Griots or Jelis originate from?
A: Griots or Jelis originate from West Africa.
Q: Which types of social positions do Griots occupy?
A: Griots occupy a variety of social positions, including historian, musician, genealogist, spokesperson, diplomat, teacher, and praise-singer.
Q: What are some examples of the Griot's function?
A: Some examples of the Griot's function include their roles as historians, storytellers, musicians, genealogists, diplomats, teachers, and praise-singers.
