Hunters and Crocodiles
Author: Bakari Kamara
Publisher: Paul Norbury
ISBN: 9780904404838
£12.95
Book Description
Two narratives comprise this book: “Mambi & the Crocodile” and “Mammadu & the Great Beast.” These are translations of Mandinka texts recorded during a live performance in The Gambia by the author in 1969. They recount the exploits of heroes from many centuries ago. When presenting the narratives, he used the “simbingo” instrument, typical of the hunters’ bard.
