Essays about: "oral historians"

Found 1 essay containing the words oral historians.

  1. 1. Traditional Music in the Gambia : the role of traditional musicians in a society of change

    University essay from Institutionen Musikhögskolan Ingesund

    Author : Helena Öryd; [2008]
    Keywords : Gambia; tradtional music; oral tradition; oral historians; Jali; Griot; Gambia; traditionell musik; oral tradition; Jali; griot;

    Abstract : The aim of this research is to find out more about traditional music in Gambian society, to get a wider view of the tradition and what is happening to traditional music in a modern society. Furthermore, I want to find out if the informers consider that the traditional music is fading away from the society and if, in that case, any actions are being taken to preserve the tradition. READ MORE