AP World History: Modern
Griots are traditional West African storytellers, poets, and musicians who serve as oral historians and keepers of culture. They play a vital role in preserving the histories and genealogies of their communities, using songs, stories, and proverbs to transmit knowledge and values from one generation to the next, especially during the period from 1200 to 1450 when African societies were increasingly interconnected through trade and cultural exchange.
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