Exploring Poetic Depth An Analysis of logyil Performance by Anselm niyagakuu kyoh of Nandom-Kuselle

In most African societies, there are oral artists; prominent among the are folk singers and composers, ‘griots’ (praise singers in kings’ courts), oral poets and dirge singers. Categories of oral artistsinclude professionals, free-lance and occasional poets.The most outstanding oralartists are the praise-singers at the various traditional courts.Niyàgákừừ’s performance falls under the professional type because he isa renowned xylophonist who playsduring the ‘Kàkubé’ Festival celebrated in Nandom and funerals that he attends.

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