Griots

Would I love to learn history from griots? Of course! Would I actually be able to learn anything from griots? Most likely not.  Yes, they would be more entertaining than reading.  Yes, they would also capture my attention, and probably be pretty memorable.  The problem is... I would remember the song or dance, and not the point or meaning.  Also, griots could not get as much depth as a book and class.  They would have to go on all day for that.  Of course it would be more fun than a textbook, but I don't think it would be practicle is history was taught through griot.