Exhibit
Mali
Mali is the heart of West African music, home to the ancient griot tradition. The country's musical heritage is deeply connected to storytelling, history, and spiritual practices. From the desert blues of the north to the traditional music of the south, Mali's sounds have influenced music worldwide.
Exhibit copy
Mali is the heart of West African music, home to the ancient griot tradition. The country's musical heritage is deeply connected to storytelling, history, and spiritual practices. From the desert blues of the north to the traditional music of the south, Mali's sounds have influenced music worldwide.
Historical context
Mali is the heart of West African music, home to the ancient griot tradition. The country's musical heritage is deeply connected to storytelling, history, and spiritual practices. From the desert blues of the north to the traditional music of the south, Mali's sounds have influenced music worldwide. Leading documented genres in this exhibit include Griot Music, Desert Blues, Traditional West African.
Specimen note
The kora is made from a large calabash gourd covered with cow skin and has 21 strings.
Genres
- Griot Music
- Desert Blues
- Traditional West African