GERREHBENTA (Chor. Rex Nettleford, 1983)

Gerrehbenta was choreographed by past artistic Director Rex Nettleford in 1983. It is a perennial favourite of audiences across the world. The music is drawn from Jamaica's folk lore and was arranged by Marjorie Whylie, Musical Director Emerita.
Gerrehbenta takes its name from two of the major traditional rites practised in Jamaica - "Gerreh" in Hanover and "Dinki-Mini" which uses the musical instrument, the Benta from St. Mary.

[@nancywilliams5137]

Jamaica don't loose your beautiful culture yah man!

[@prophetesschylannashay3212]

Blessed that the spirit led me here🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾I learned so much so fast

[@audreyanderson2809]

Attending NDTC performances always put me in a wonderful mood for weeks after. It was as if I'd received a fabulous gift that just kept me feeling good. Now these vitual performances are a lifeline until we can once more have live concerts. Thank you NDTC💖💖💖

[@mamapimp]

My Fav!!!!! I watched, I sang every word, a few tears came and I smiled!!!!

[@callayjarrett3475]

How do you know the words...I’m listening and can barely make the words out. Where can I find the lyrics?

[@Danceofthesugarplumfairy]

Excellent !!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@jasminsimpson1324]

I hope that this part of our culture never dies😍🔥🔥🔥💃💃💃

[@colleenhenry8022]

Love the drumming and the music!

[@ann-mariesmith8533]

We have such a rich culture

[@Ronz961]

This is the version I learned ...

[@RickelAdemar]

Yesssss!!!

[@claudettewalker8358]

Beautiful Jamaica!

[@Ronz961]

Singers👍🏼🙃