Griot Music Festival 1974

The 3rd season of the Griot Music Festival took place in Tamanrasset, Algeria.

12 countries took part in the contest. 3 of those countries were making their debut in the Griot Music Festival: Portuguese Guinea, Portuguese Cape Verde and Guinea. The format included a 12-songs Grand Final.

The winning song this season came from Sudan. Sudan was represented by Nada Elga3la with her song "Ballali Wen", who received 110 points. Sudan finished 113 points clear of the runner up: Portuguese Cape Verde. Portuguese Cape Verde was represented by Cesária Évora with her song "Angola", receiving 113 points.