Malian griots

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Groot
gptkbp:are_known_for gptkb:oral_tradition
improvisation
entertain audiences
their wisdom
pass down knowledge
their unique style
their performances in public spaces
gptkbp:are_part_of the oral tradition
families of musicians
the Mandinka ethnic group
the cultural heritage of Mali
the griot caste
gptkbp:can_be_found_in gptkb:Mali
gptkbp:contains_story gptkb:historical_figures
gptkbp:has_connection_to gptkb:royalty
other griots
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:cultural_identity
funerals
weddings
cultural preservation
gptkbp:has_skill gptkb:storytelling
gptkbp:have_traditions_that_include praise singing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Malian griots
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:politics
social issues
artistic expression
music genres
youth culture
gptkbp:instruments balafon
gptkbp:is_associated_with West African culture
gptkbp:is_attended_by cultural events
gptkbp:is_considered cultural historians
cultural treasures
keepers of tradition
living libraries
gptkbp:is_described_as cultural ambassadors
gptkbp:is_essential_for community events
gptkbp:is_involved_in community education
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by life lessons
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:cultural_exchange
community storytelling.
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:festivals
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:traditional_attire
traditional instruments
kora
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:poetry
their storytelling ability
gptkbp:is_respected_by gptkb:society
their contributions to society
gptkbp:is_trained_in musical skills
a young age
history and genealogy
gptkbp:notable_collaborators gptkb:Dancer
other musicians
gptkbp:often_recite epic tales
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:various_languages
gptkb:music
gptkbp:preserved_by history
gptkbp:role ceremonies
gptkbp:route performances
gptkbp:served_as storytellers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Toumani_Diabaté
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5