Kumina

Nyabinghi drumming is widely described as a synthesis of Kumina and Burru traditions, with Kumina shaping its rhythms and drum forms (Bass Culture; Reggae Routes).

Pukkumina and Kumina share Afro-Jamaican roots and are closely linked, especially in St. Thomas, though distinct practices (Reggae Routes).

The Jamaica Memory Bank documented oral testimony and practice of Afro-Jamaican traditions such as Kumina (Rough Guide to Reggae background).

The physical form of the Nyabinghi drums was adapted especially from Afro-Jamaican Kumina drums (Reggae Routes; Bass Culture).

Myal is part of the Afro-Jamaican folk-religious complex alongside Kumina and Revival.

St Thomas, centred on Morant Bay, is the heartland of Kumina drumming and song.

The Port Morant Kumina Group of St Thomas has been honoured for safeguarding Kumina.

Among the first to bring Jamaican folk movement such as Kumina to the concert stage.

An authority on Kumina, Revival and Afro-Jamaican rhythm.

NDTC researched and staged Afro-Jamaican folk forms such as Kumina for the concert stage.