Somono Bala of the Upper Niger River People, Charismatic Bards, and Mischievous Music in a West African Culture

David C. Conrad holds a Ph.D. in African History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He is Professor of History at the State University of New York, Oswego, and President of the Mande Studies Association. Specializing in oral tradition, indigenous religion and early kingdoms of the Western Sudan, he conducts research in Guinee and MaliConrad, David is the author of 'Somono Bala of the Upper Niger River People, Charismatic Bards, and Mischievous Music in a West African Culture' with ISBN 9789004121850 and ISBN 9004121854.