Narratives (of the jalolu) in the Gambian tradition refer to ...

[kwoodring]

Narratives (of the jalolu) in the Gambian tradition refer to which two historical periods? Give two examples of sayings that might be used by a jali in songs. (Your examples may vary.)
 
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Question 2

How does a jali learn the craft?
 
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Answer to Question 1

 The times of Sunjata and the formation of Mali (1200s)
 The times of the mansas (1800s).
 Islamic fatalism: Before God created life, he created death.'
 Moral judgments: Misery is hard on a woman, shame is hard on a man.'

Answer to Question 2

 Males learn the craft of playing a musical instrumentkora, xylophone (balo) or long-neck lute (konting, ngoni, or guitar)through a formal apprenticeship with a single master. Females learn to sing through more informal apprenticeships and set the standard in singing.