The Oral History and Literature of the Wolof People of Waalo, Northern Senegal
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| Author | : Samba Diop |
| Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015051924119 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oral History and Literature of the Wolof People of Waalo, Northern Senegal by : Samba Diop
Book excerpt: This work (which springs from Senegalese and African oral cultures and traditions, and is the work of an observer and writer from within Wolof culture) provides insights to the fields of oral and comparative literature. The epic tale contained in the manuscript, (The Epic Tale of the Waalo Kingdom) was collected in the town of Rosso-S n gal from the griot S q an (and the performance was recorded on videotape). Notes to the performance text treat various details relating to Wolof culture and history."
