Blazestar
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 Subject: Kumina in Jamaica  Fri May 08, 2009 1:11 pm |
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It has been said that the exact date of Kumina's emergence in Jamaica is unclear. However, it is believed to have been in existence during the eighteen century and further developed during the mid-to-late nineteenth century with the arrival of indentured Africans to augment Jamaica's failing plantation economy. Several historians have cited Kongolese as the primary source of the language, music and religious practices found in Kumina. Historical records confirm the dominance of Central African settlers in the parish of Saint Thomas during this period. Many Kumina practitioners acknowledge their direct Kongo descent. They cite their origin as belonging to the "Bongo Nation", and use such terms as "Country", "African" or "Kongo language" when referring to the language used in their rituals.
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