This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A griot is: a. a type of African-American slang found in the Mississippi Delta b. in West ... (Read 40 times)

karlynnae

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 599
on: Jul 25, 2018
A griot is:
 
 

a. a type of African-American slang found in the Mississippi Delta
  b. in West African culture, the tribe's healer, historian, and master drummer (also the most
  important musician)
  c. a percussion instrument used in early blues performance
  d. a form of the blues but typically extended to 16 bars instead of the usual 12



Question 2

Our text states that many consider this type of blues the purest form:
 
 

a. Classic, such as Bessie Smith
  b. Country, such as Blind Lemon Jefferson
  c. New Orleans, such as Joe King Oliver
  d. Memphis, such as W. C. Handy



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

blazinlyss

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


karlynnae

  • Member
  • Posts: 599
Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Gracias!

chjcharjto14

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

African bush (savanna) elephant in Etosha National Park, Namibia. African bush (savanna) elephant in Etosha National Park, Namibia.
These young children are taking the initiative to explore their environment as they examine a snail These young children are taking the initiative to explore their environment as they examine a snail
Surface magnetic field of SU Aur (a young star of T Tauri type), reconstructed by means of Zeeman-Do Surface magnetic field of SU Aur (a young star of T Tauri type), reconstructed by means of Zeeman-Do
Endocasts from South African australopithecines. Endocasts from South African australopithecines.
A depiction of slaves on a South Carolina plantation, around 1790. Likely of Yoruba descent, they pl A depiction of slaves on a South Carolina plantation, around 1790. Likely of Yoruba descent, they pl
Comparison of Type 1 Diabetes to Type 2 Diabetes Comparison of Type 1 Diabetes to Type 2 Diabetes
Video: Mitochondrial Structure & ETC Protein Complexes (Protein Complexes and Electron Transport)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library