The haunting presence of Griots in a scientific collection in Dakar
This is the English version of this podcast. You can also listen to the versions in French and Wolof [below].
Credits
Authors: Ibrahima Thiaw and Lamine Badji
Script editing: Sophie Schasiepen with support from Andri Burnett
Narrators: Tshiamo Moretlwe and Mamello Makheta
Producer / editor: Andri Burnett
Executive Producer: Sophie Schasiepen
Teewaayu ay Gewel yi ci anam gu metti ci ab takkub xarala ci Dakar
Lii mooy sumb poscast buñu def ci Wolof. Mën nga ko degglu itam ci sumbi Farañse ak Angale.
Crédit yi
Bindkat yi : Ibrahima Thiaw, Lamine Badji
mbindum script yi : Sophie Schasiepen, Andri Burnett
Nettalikat bi : Bity Gaye Kébé
Tekki bi: B. G. & G. T. D., Afrolingo
Defarkat bi / soppikat bi: Andri Burnett
Defarkat bu mag bi: Sophie Schasiepen
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