0 in parts of West Africa, someone who passes on their society's history, especially through stories, poems, and music, and who takes part in ceremonies such as weddings and funerals --
Each aristocratic family of griots accompanied a higher-ranked family of warrior-kings or emperors, which they called "jatigi".
Such griots were used to recite history of births and deaths, battles and marriages in the village.
In reference to a griot, griots are only supposed to marry other griots.
The griots then chant ancient songs marked by sadness and praise for the departed king.
It is played to accompany a griot's singing or simply on its own.
Griots are a living library for the community providing history, entertainment, and wisdom while playing and singing their songs.
This test was just one of many tests carried out by the head griot.
The head griot would offer them a beverage that they must drink.
