About Benna
Benna is a music genre that emerged in Antigua and Barbuda. It is usually classed as a form of Caribbean folk music.
From Wikipedia
Benna (alternatively spelled bennah, or called ditti) is a genre of Antiguan and Barbudan music.
Benna is a calypso-like genre, characterized by scandalous gossip and a call-and-response format. It first appeared during slavery, and became a form of folk communication in the early 20th century, and it spread local news across the islands. John Quarkoo was a singer who used the genre to criticize oppressors of black people. It was the main genre of non-religious music in the region until the 1950s, after which was replaced by the popularity of Trinidad calypso.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Benna.
- ↑ Caribbean folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Benna?
Benna is a music genre that emerged in Antigua and Barbuda. It is usually classed as a form of Caribbean folk music.
Where and when did Benna originate?
Benna originated in Antigua and Barbuda.