An introduction to orality

[Jake Lloyd]

Before writing was developed, cultures passed along their traditions, history and identity, through stories, proverbs, poems, songs and riddles. These are all oral art forms. In other words they are spoken, sung or chanted, and can form part of dance, drama or discussion.

They are a way to communicate everything that matters without putting anything into writing.

In this new 'How To Build Community' episode, I chat with an orality expert from Sierra Leone, and hear that even though these oral art forms are ancient, they are still an important way to build community today:

https://learn.tearfund.org/en/resources/podcasts/arukah-network-pod...

You can listen at the link above, or find us in your podcast app - just search 'how to build community'. Thanks!