Reggae and Dancehall artiste, Jahnno, wants to get Kumina trending in Jamaica. Kumina is a type of Folk music that has been brought to Jamaica by African slaves from Congo.
Jahnno, a profoundly spiritual and culturally sound entertainer, is a member of the Gwarra Cherry African Kumina Band that performs at tourist resorts, wakes and other events. He was born in Red Pond, St Catherine into a family that surrounds itself with this traditional African art form. He has told the Star Gazing with Shaun Cain Show that his father, uncle and grandmother were skilled Kumina performers. The Kumina enthusiast recalls that when he was a child he used to observe the elders drumming, singing and dancing. When he got the chance, he would practice privately because he loved and understood Kumina and its historical significance.
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| Jahnno on the Star Gazing with Shaun Cain Show. |
The entertainer declares that Kumina in Jamaica today is essentially a celebration of the ancestors that fought to secure our freedom from the shackles of slavery. He wants this aspect of the Jamaican culture to be modernised and preserved, so future generations can maintain the tradition of celebrating valor of our ancestors.
The artiste is aware of the way Kumina is broadly perceived nowadays, which causes many Jamaicans to resist past efforts to encourage wider acceptance of and participation in it. The Gwarra Cherry African Kumina Band member attributes the prevailing attitude to a lack of understanding of the music and reassures that there is no reason for anyone to be fearful of Kumina. He questioned, "how can you be afraid of the people that fight to make us free?"
Jahnno says he has a plan to 'young up' Kumina but he was not ready to reveal the details just yet.
The Red Pond entertainer recently collaborated with fellow recording artiste, Pink Boss, on the sobering and inspirational track, “Hopefully”. He explains that the song is an expression of his journey and aspirations.
Click the image to watch Jahnno's interview with host, Shaun Cain.
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