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For the same reasons singers and bards were important in nearly all ancient (and not so ancient!) societies -- news, entertainment, connections.
Consider Homer and other ancient bards, including the singer of the Chanson de Roland and many, many others.
Why do you think the singer was an important person in Danish communities? (Beowulf)
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