Below is a video of three griots playing and singing. Two of them are playing koras. I thought that it was interesting how the koras are being held like a guitar instead of sitting upright, like the ones viewed in class. I found it a bit amusing how one of the griots is wearing a cowboy hat. I do believe that this video demonstrates very well how the African people cherish their culture, but have progressed with time as well.
I really liked this video. Is it weird that when the music first started before they added voices, it reminded me of a carnival? Also, I always love to see musicians getting into their music and seeing these guys dancing around was a real treat.
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