KUMINA (1971) with Rex Nettleford and Pansy Hassan

[@HMcdon]

If only this could be preserved like a good bottle of wine. I really like this part of our culture. Please don't let it die!

[@gailsealy9134]

How lucky I was to have been growing up in Kingston when Kumina premiered. I was struck and mesmerized. How wonderful to have such a riveting expression of our African heritage. Homage and hail to Rex, our master visionary!

[@camille9803]

Brilliant. Prof. Nettleford was a genius.

[@nyamekeye]

I woke up this morning with kumina on my mind. I am yearning for home. NDTC seasons were a thing back when I was a child. Now this, posted a few days ago.....synchronicity. The spirits of the ancestors know that we need a balm in these times. Ase'

[@colleenhenry8022]

My favorite part of the dancing!! Memories of seeing the McGowan Sisters and the group at the NDTC with my dad!!!

[@sharonhyde7891]

So beautiful and creative

[@timdivine]

I'm a Trini that lived in Ja one of my fond memories of Jamaican culture.

[@dawnwilliams7457]

Always loved going to see NDTC in my younger days. Just listening to the drums had me tapping and moving .. the elegance. .. I have wondered what it would be like to experience the real thing...I remember Patsy ricketts...

[@ndtcjamaica]

Wonderful...Yes, Patsy Ricketts was a beautiful dancer onstage and she still exudes a 'gentle beauty' offstage.

[@Gypsy1194]

The ever fabulous Rex👍🏼💕 Thank you for posting. I so appreciate the brilliance and elegance of this distinguished fine gentleman.

[@loisgrant7798]

the brilliant Rex Nettleford

[@joanburroughs6775]

Beautiful, elegant expression and presentation, indicative of the genius of Nettleford and our African Diaspora cultures. Thank you.

[@valathomas5626]

Beautiful... gone but not forgotten

[@audreyanderson2809]

Thanks for sharing this treasure trove!

[@zillypru1159]

Spectacular !

[@ndtcjamaica]

Thank you for your support.

[@natallierochester9755]

Thank you so much, these videos will help us through the season. Keep them coming!

[@animezae]

Beautiful.

[@davgar4241]

We have a strong West African retention.

[@AkilahOsa]

😍🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🤴👸💃💃💃💃💃😍

[@cokertimilehin2504]

Great performance! is there a recording of the music available?

[@carlanthonyhines]

I think I keep forgetting the stick fight form that this work also stylizes... is it Warrick?

[@ndtcjamaica]

Correct

[@audeyafuller3367]

Can someone tell me the name of this song and singers?

[@ndtcjamaica]

Traditional Songs arranged by Marjorie Whyle (Musical Director Emerita) and performed by the NDTC Singers

[@joanmcleod-omawale6052]

Did you see me? Short girls side in purple