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The Singing Man
Adapted from a West African Folktale
By Medearis, Angela Shelf & Shaffer, Terea D.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-82341-103-0
- Publisher
- New York : Holiday House, c1994.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 1994
K-Gr 4 This story, adapted from a Yoruba folktale, tells of three brothers who, having completed their manhood ceremonies, must decide on their life's work. The first two make acceptable decisions, but the third boy, Banzar, wants only to be a musician. When the village elders rule that his choice is unacceptable, he leaves. He meets an old, blind praise singer (or griot), and the two spend years traveling while Sholo teaches the young man how to make...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
