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Desmond Dekker is synonymous with
the Ska and Rocksteady era. The song that launched his career internationally
was Israelites (love
this selection!). This song hit the top of the U.K.Singles Chart and was high
up on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. His songs became very popular in Britain in
the 60’s including 007
(Shanty Town) and You
Can Get It If You Really Want by Jimmy Cliff. Dekker released many
recordings throughout his career, achieving more success outside of Jamaica
than within. He relocated to Britain and continued giving live performances up
until the time of his death in May 2006.
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Duncans
is found in the parish of Trelawny, which is next door to St. James. It is the
typical quaint Jamaican country town with a main road running through the
centre. Duncans holds some good memories
for me as it is where Silver Sands
(a villa resort community) is located. When I worked in the tourism industry,
we used to book tourists for this property. I also spent a few weekends there.
Give me a villa experience over a hotel room anytime!
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Drops:
(I’m cheating here, ‘cause the full name is Coconut Drops) are made from
Coconut that is cut up and then cooked in sugar, vanilla and spices. When done,
they are dropped from a spoon into rough heaps, cooled and devoured. See recipe
here.
I would like to think that this is something that might have come to us from the
Africans who escaped the slave plantations and had to rough it in the
highlands, but you know what? I have no proof of that. Maybe I should try and
find a Maroon to
ask.
LOVE DESMOND DEKKER! I'd forgotten about him - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love coconut, so the Drops sound amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI remember when the Israelites was on the radio. I loved that song. Recently I found it on itunes and have it on my ipod. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI just gained a pound staring at the delicious chocolate treat.
ReplyDeleteI love your posts on Jamaica. Having been there only a few months ago, it takes me back. Coconut drops look delicious.
ReplyDeleteJust dropped on the A-Z challenge. Interesting posts.
ReplyDeleteHorst Peters
http://horst-peters.blogspot.ca
Coconut. Love coconut! I'm learning to use coconut milk and water a lot more in my cooking.
ReplyDeleteCoconut cakes, that's what we call them in the VI. And that song by Desmond Dekker brought back memories.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Desmond's music.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'd like to try those drops.
Definitely taking me down memory lane, haven't been back to Jamaica for over 10 years! My dad was from St James...looks like a trip may be in order:) Blessings, Amanda
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, everybody, for dropping in. I think I've made my way around to all but one. On my way!
ReplyDeleteDesmond Dekker, another favourite of mine :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd very much like to try coconut drops :-)