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JAMAICA HERB: Breadfruit Tree, leaves, sap, fruit
BREADFRUIT TREE (scientif name: Artocarpus Altilis) The breadfruit tree has a wide range of uses.The fruit itself is consumed in a number of ways. Both the leaves and the sap which runs from the tree is used for various puposes, medicinal and otherwise: a) The tea of breadfruit leaves contain camphoral, is used to lower blood pressure and treat diabetes. b) The sap is applied to contagious skin ailments to prevent their spreading and promote healing. c)The sap can also be boiled to form a rubbery substance that is used…
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Finally, Sly and Robbie Talk it out
The highly anticipated music video for the Sly and Robbie produced record, Talk it Out is finally here. The Grammy award-winning producers have laid the groundwork for a hit record featuring Danielle D.I. and Tiana. The video was shot along the Palisadoes strip as well as Glitzzy Hair Store in Half-Way Tree. Carlington Wilmot of Outaroad Films directed the video that showcases the dancehall stars in sexually appealing outfits. “I try to bring the sexy in my music videos. Casanya Malcolm did my wardrobe and make up. It was great…
Read MoreZiggy gives world a taste of Fly Rasta on itunes
Ziggy Marley has produced 5 Solo Albums! He released his first solo album Dragonfly in 2003! World renowned superstar, Ziggy Marley gives fans a taste of his upcoming fifth studio album Fly Rasta on Tuesday, April 8 streamed live through iTunes ‘First Look’ feature. The ten track album features Reggae icon Daddy U-Roy and the Mellody Makers. Following the First Look feature of the album the artiste engages in a twitter iChat with iTunes on Wednesday, April 9.
Read MoreJAMAICA HERB: Majoe Bitters
Majoe Bitters: Cascara Amarga.(picramnia antidesma) In Jamaica this plant is very useful in home remedies such as in a tea for the teething baby. It has also been used for colic, intermittent fevers and skin ulcers. Barham says that the name ‘Majoe’ is that of an old negro woman who used the plant with considerable success in the treatment of yaws and venereal diseases.
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British Dependency influences east to west
New York, NY (March 28, 2014): Root, Heart, Soul is not the only thing that is engrained in the lyrics of British Dependency’s music. Wisdom is also at the depth and it was this very thing that prompted the Anguillan band to take up The Wailers on their invitation to join them on their East and West Coast tour. The band wrapped the East Coast leg of the tour to return home to the, tranquility dressed in blue, isle of Anguilla before returning to the U.S. where they kicked off…
Read MoreJamaica Music Countdown Apr 4-10, 2014 by Richie B
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “MELLOW DAYBREAK” ON MELLO FM APRIL 4 – 10, 2014 TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 1 13 Mouth Talk – Alkaline – Blaqk Sheep Music (2wks@#1) NM 02 2 15 Badmind a Kill Dem – Mr Vegas – I West Music NM 03 4 12 Want Them All – Sean Paul feat. Konshens – Atlantic Records U-1 04 6 8 Here Comes Trouble – Chronixx – Overstand Entertainment U-2 05 3 15 Fighter – Cham feat. Damian…
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