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Title
Pegged Skin Drying on Ngoni |
Full text
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/SSRecIDSearch?repl1=AfricaFocus&repl2=AfricaFocus.2416rn24.bib |
Date
1993 |
Author(s)
Newton, Bob |
Abstract
The ngoni is the predecessor of the American banjo. In this series, the makers of this instrument are members of the Diabate family of Segu. They are members of the occupational and social group referred to as griots but known as "jeliw" (jeli in the singular) by Bamana speakers and are found throughout the greater Mande cultural region. Among many other tasks, they are responsible for the making and playing of certain kinds of instruments, including the ngoni, and the performance of the related repertoire of songs and tunes. |
Subject(s)
Newton, Bob; Banjo-lutes; Chordophones; Musical instruments |
Publisher
General Library System of the University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Relation
Making a Ngoni; Africa Focus |
Type of publication
Image |
Format
image/jpeg; Color Photograph; Portrait |
Rights
Newton, Bob; Copyright © Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System |
Repository
Wisconsin - University of Wisconsin
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