Griot | Word Griot at Open Dictionary of English by LearnThat Foundation

I also liked the term griot as it reinforces the need for a point of view.
For example, A griot is a major player in West African society.
A griot is a male singer who keeps the village history as an oral tradition.
Anoff believes he will eventually recoup his costs because his movie has translated "griot" art - the oral storytelling technique

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