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Labrish
by Rachael Barrett
/ˈlabrɪʃ/ ...West Indian word most often attributed to Jamaica in origin, meaning to chat, lounge, and express oneself while having a knee slapping good time...”
Urban and ‘island’ are two words that aren’t usually heard together. The very thought of island life conjures up the image of an afternoon spent sipping rum and lounging in the sun. Which, is true. BUT.. in the Jamaican metropolis, Kingston, pulsating beats can be heard seeping out of every corner bar. Here rum is served on the rocks instead of swirling in a fruit daiquiri; nattily dressed customers lean on wooden stools instead of loungers and with no waves in sight the only crashing going on comes from hands on the domino table or ludo board.