Gambian griots

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Groot
gptkbp:are_known_for gptkb:oral_tradition
their improvisational skills
praise singing
their historical narratives
their unique style
their storytelling prowess
gptkbp:are_part_of gptkb:Ancestry.com
oral history
West African culture
the oral tradition
the cultural heritage
the Mandinka ethnic group
the griot caste
the griot tradition
gptkbp:can_be_found_in gptkb:Senegal
gptkbp:has_access_to historical knowledge
gptkbp:has_connection_to other griots
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:community_gatherings
funerals
cultural education
social events
cultural diplomacy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gambian griots
gptkbp:influence_on cultural preservation
storytelling traditions
youth culture
modern music
local music scenes
gptkbp:instruments balafon
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:royalty
gptkbp:is_considered cultural custodians
cultural ambassadors
living libraries
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkbp:is_involved_in political events
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by ceremonies
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in gptkb:community_service
gptkb:festivals
cultural exchanges
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:traditional_attire
traditional instruments
musical storytelling
at celebrations
gptkbp:is_played_by kora
gptkbp:is_recognized_by cultural performances
their contributions to society
improvisation skills
gptkbp:is_respected_by their communities
gptkbp:is_trained_in gptkb:Ancestry.com
gptkb:cultural_practices
music theory
elders
entertain audiences
perform rituals
recite genealogies
gptkbp:notable_collaborators gptkb:Dancer
gptkb:musicians
local artists
gptkbp:performed_at weddings
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:music
public gatherings
gptkbp:preserved_by history
gptkbp:route perform
gptkbp:served_as storytellers
gptkbp:skills gptkb:poetry
gptkbp:tell epic tales
gptkbp:uses proverbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sona_Jobarteh
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6