jeliya

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English

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Etymology

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From Bambara jeliya (literally being a jeli; 'jeli-ness').

Noun

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jeliya (uncountable)

  1. The traditional music of the jeli (or griot) caste of the Mande people.

Bambara

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Noun

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jeliya (uncountable)

  1. (literally) The state or quality of being a jeli.
  2. The essential traditions, practices and art of the jeliw.
  3. The traditional music of the jeliw.