What does Griot moderne mean?

Bi jeli, kɔrɔ ni kura ɲagaminen (Modern griot, old and new mixed) For example: "Griot moderne bɛ guitare fɔ. (Modern griots play guitar.)"

Where does the slang word Griot moderne come from?

Griot moderne is a slang term from Mali. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mali and across Africa.

Griot moderne

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Griot moderne definition 1

Bi jeli, kɔrɔ ni kura ɲagaminen (Modern griot, old and new mixed)

"Griot moderne bɛ guitare fɔ. (Modern griots play guitar.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Griot moderne 🇹🇩 Chad

Griot moderne (Modern griot)

"Le griot moderne raconte (Modern griot tells)"

Griot modern 🇲🇷 Mauritania

حكواتي عصري (Modern griot)

"Being griot modern (Being modern griot)"

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Griot moderne 🇹🇩 Chad

Griot moderne (Modern griot)

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