Mali’s Music: A Universal Language
5. Which quotation best explains why music is an important part of
Mali's culture?
A. "Mali's stories and histories have usually been told through
storytelling and songs instead of written books." (Paragraph 3)
B. "Other musical genres like jazz, rock and roll, salsa, funk, and
hip-hop would not have existed without the influence of African
music" (Paragraph 4)
C. "Jeli are still an important part of Mali's musical culture.
They are sometimes accompanied by instrumental ensembles,
known as sumu and sandiya." (Paragraph 5)
D. "Mali's musicians have adopted some of the instruments of
western rock, like guitars and keyboards, but still keep their
distinctive sound." (Paragraph 6)