ABSTRACT
This paper presents a review of the literature concerning music taught in Mali, which serves as a means of transmitting information and communication. In Malian oral tradition, songs were used as forms of messages shared between communities. Jelis or griots were particular groups of people who were selected to share knowledge across generations without writing. Although Mali is a land of music and culture, very little research has been conducted on musical knowledge for the current generations. Therefore, this paper intends to expand the current issues on music teaching and learning. The goal is to equip future educators with knowledge and skills that they can use while teaching in a multicultural society. Data in this research are sourced from document study. The results will offer future educators an opportunity to teach students the importance of music and deepen their understanding of Malian traditional music.
