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Reggae World Music
Miami Ice: A world of frozen tropical treats
BY DINKINISH O'CONNOR
When one thinks of Jamaican ice cream, two flavors come to mind, grape nut and rum raisin. Certainly, not jerk -- unless you are Paul Johnson.
In 1989, the Trelawney, Jamaica, native began experimenting with an ice cream homage to the famous island barbecue seasoned (depending upon whom you ask) with allspice, thyme, onion, garlic, black pepper and, most importantly, scotch bonnet pepper.
''It came out too hot,'' Johnson says. ``But, eventually, we got it right.''
The result is a creamy, nutty vanilla body with the piquant bite of scotch bonnet at the finish.
Johnson's spicy ice cream, under the Tropical Flavors brand, is manufactured and distributed wholesale by Ben-Hill Farms of Florida. It's sold at Boston Juicy Jerk Restaurant in Lauderhill and seasonally
at theJerk Festival in Markham Park and other Jamaican festivals around the country. Johnson hopes to sell pints and half-gallons to club stores and supermarkets someday.
''Jerk ice cream?'' asks my skeptical mother, a native of Craighead, Jamaica. Then, after a couple of scoops:
Usain Bolt
Reggae’s Third World Band 35th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off At The Jamaica Jazz And Blues Festival
TRELAWNY, Jamaica - With smash hits, sold-out tours and inspirational messages, the Third World Band will kick into a high gear the celebration of their milestone Anniversary. The Reggae Ambassadors will officially launch a year-long celebration at the 2010 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, January 30th in Trelawny, Jamaica.
Celebrating 35 years in the industry, Third World - one of the longest running Reggae band - is an institution that produces and performs music that is cutting edge, positive, progressive and internationally relevant. Formed in 1973, the group has released a total of 22 albums as well as solo projects from Lead Singer Bunny Rugs and Guitarist Cat Coore. This does not include their new unreleased album entitled "Patriots" which will be released in early 2010. They have received numerous awards, including an Award in 2009 from Brooklyn Academy of Music ("BAM"), the 1986 "United Nations Peace Medal," 1992 and 1996 Jamaica Music Industry Awards for Best Show Band and 10 Grammy nominations. Additionally, the group has worked and collaborated with top acts such as the Jackson Five, Bob Marley and The Wailers and Stevie Wonder.
On January 30, 2010, Third World will add yet another accomplishment to their already impressive resume as the Group is slated to share the main stage with chart topping acts such as Grammy winning R&B crooner Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Erykah Badu along with Gladys Knight, Billy Ocean, The Whispers, Joss Stone, Monty Alexander, Joe Roy Jackson and the Queens Project featuring Tamia, Kelly Price and Deborah Cox. Patrons can expect to see the Third World Band perform international hit singles and fan favorites such as "Now That We've Found Love," "96 Degrees in the Shade," "Try Jah Love," and "Sense of Purpose."
Turn-Key Productions 14th staging of the Jazz and Blues festival, which is known for attracting thousands of patrons and media outlets from the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, is being sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board, Air Jamaica, Iberostar, Rose Hall Resort and Spa, CVM TV and the Gleaner Company. As stated by Richard Daley, Bass player and original member, "It is a great honor for us to perform at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. It is the perfect event for us to kick-off our year-long 35th Anniversary celebration."
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THE ITALS' DAVID ISAACS PASSES
David Isaacs of The Itals has passed. David passed away from a heart attack during the night of December 21st 2009. He was in Kingston sleeping on the floor because he had given a guest his bed. His sister went to ask for his clothes to wash and realized immediately he had passed away. David was supposed to be on Rebel Salute in January.
Isaacs recorded a version of Stevie Wonder's "A Place In The Sun" in 1968 for producer Lee Perry, and this was one of the records that established Trojan Records as a major force in reggae. The song was re-recorded for Isaacs' debut album, Place In The Sun, released in 1976. In 1979, Isaacs recorded "Just Like The Sea", in combination with deejay Jah Thomas, and released a second album, More Love, produced by Witty Reid. In 1982, he teamed up with Winston "Niney" Holness for the album Happy Ending, released on Dynamic Sounds, which had been preceded by the Love & Devotion set.
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