I think I need to go into business to create accessories for the griot.

Hmmmm!!!!!! So much work to do. Such great opportunities.

Haruna.

-----Original Message-----
From: Haruna <[log in to unmask]>
To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thu, Mar 1, 2012 10:13 pm
Subject: Re: [G_L] Gambian Griot at Creighton University

To prevent the Griot tradition from dying, their music needs to be written and passed down in a structured setting. This will also enable other folk who are musically-inclined but are not born into griot families can become griots if they so desire. Ace, I think you should seriously consider developing the griot tradition to higher heights. Right now if I want to be a griot, I got no chance in hell of becoming one. And playing soccer makes you uncoordinated for griot work.

Haruna. Wondering out loud.

-----Original Message-----
From: Haruna <[log in to unmask]>
To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thu, Mar 1, 2012 9:58 pm
Subject: Re: [G_L] Gambian Griot at Creighton University

I think whatever they use to hold the trunk of the kora, somebody should make a belt for it with a buckle holder so it can be worn outside of the grand bubus. This is serious business you know.

Haruna.

-----Original Message-----
From: Haruna <[log in to unmask]>
To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thu, Mar 1, 2012 9:39 pm
Subject: Re: [G_L] Gambian Griot at Creighton University

Nice Galleh. You looked great. You almost blended in the wall behind you. I'm glad I wasn't jinkoying. And you're losing your babyface fast Galleh. I don't know if I like these universities too tough.

On a serious note though Galleh, did you realize Niang suffered a fire that nearly consumed his entire library and some important works? President Conde' has promised to make this library whole again though. Good news. Don't know if its the same Niang you spoke of.

I'm still viewing the program. Just thought I'd share.

Haruna.

-----Original Message-----
From: Baba Galleh Jallow <[log in to unmask]>
To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thu, Mar 1, 2012 6:38 pm
Subject: [G_L] Gambian Griot at Creighton University

Hello Friends,

 

I thought I should share this Youtube video on a Gambian griot performance at Creighton University. Alhaji Pappa Suso, accompanied by balafon player Bala Kuyateh, was invited to the Creighton campus by the Uniersity's Black Studies Program as part of activities marking Black History Month. I was asked to give the introductory remarks explaining the role of the griot in Mande society.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kaoay8wDlDM

 

Baba

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