Mento & Kumina

A vibrant illustration of Mento and Kumina musicians performing with traditional instruments in a colorful Jamaican setting.

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Test your knowledge of Jamaica's vibrant musical traditions! This quiz dives into Mento and Kumina, two essential components of Jamaica's cultural heritage.

  • Learn about the origins and instruments of these musical styles.
  • Explore their significance in Jamaican culture.
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DancingDrum512
Where did Kumina Originate?
Congo West Africa
Jamaica
Haiti
Guyana
What instruments are used in Kumina?
Grater and Metal rod, piano,drum
Drum, Keyboard,Accordian
Drum(Kbandu),Shaker, Grater and metal rod
Grater, Triangle, Saxophone
Three Parishes in Jamaica that Practice Kumina
Saint Elizabeth, Westmoreland
Clarendon, Saint James
Hanover, Saint Ann
Saint Thomas & Saint Mary
Kumina Came to Jamaica between 1840s and 1860s?
True
False
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Give three artists that perform Mento?
The Jolly Boys, Lord Lebby, Lord Fly
Lord Assassin, Lord Trump, Lord Fly
Jolly Boys, Lord Chaplin, Lord Composer
Lord Gatsby, Christoper Martin, Bob Marley
Kumina and Revivalism both practice Chanting
True
False
Mento Originated in which Country?
Antigua &Barbuda
Africa
Cuba
Jamaica
Kumina came to Jamaica during the post- emapcipation era,by the Kongo enslaved people and indentured labourers.
True
False
Does Ska influence Mento?
True
False
What is Jamaica's most indeginous Music?
Ska
Dancehall
Mento
Reggae
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