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.
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.