Culture and Customs of Mali

Touching on everything from its rich musical heritage to its varied cultural traditions, this is a thorough and accessible introduction to the contemporary lives of the different peoples who call Mali their home.

• A chronology of important political events and developments from the medieval empires of Mali until the contemporary period

• Photographs of Malian life

• A glossary of key terms, such as polygyny, marriage payments, and oral tradition

• A bibliography of important work written in English on Mali, its history, peoples, culture, religion, and social customs