KUMINA (1971) with Rex Nettleford and Pansy Hassan

Kumina was choreographed in 1971 by Rex Nettleford. The roles of King and Queen were danced by Nettleford and Pansy Hassan respectively supported by the full company of Singers and Musicians who were led by Marjorie Whylie, Musical Director Emerita.
Kumina is a dance based on the Jamaican Afro-cult to be found largely the parish of St. Thomas where rites are held for a variety of occasions.

[@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!

[@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'

[@timdivine]

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

[@colleenhenry8022]

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

[@joanburroughs6775]

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

[@camille9803]

Brilliant. Prof. Nettleford was a genius.

[@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

[@valathomas5626]

Beautiful... gone but not forgotten

[@AkilahOsa]

😍🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🤴👸💃💃💃💃💃😍

[@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.

[@audreyanderson2809]

Thanks for sharing this treasure trove!

[@natallierochester9755]

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

[@animezae]

Beautiful.

[@zillypru1159]

Spectacular !

[@ndtcjamaica]

Thank you for your support.

[@davgar4241]

We have a strong West African retention.

[@cokertimilehin2504]

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

[@joanmcleod-omawale6052]

Did you see me? Short girls side in purple

[@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