The folklore of J'Ouvert

The Jab Jab character is the most popular at Brooklyn J'Ouvert, and makes appearances through many different interpretations.

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A Jab Jab player at Brooklyn J'Ouvert in 2019.

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A Jab Jab player at Brooklyn J'Ouvert in 2019.

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The Jab Jab character is the most popular at Brooklyn J'Ouvert, and makes appearances through many different interpretations.

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Gretchen Robinette/Gothamist

Jab Jab players tug a casket along the procession at Brooklyn J'Ouvert in 2019.

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Jab Jab players tug a casket along the procession at Brooklyn J'Ouvert in 2019.

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A doll at Brooklyn J'Ouvert in 2017.

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A Jab Jab player at Brooklyn J'Ouvert in 2019.

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A Jab Jab player at Brooklyn J'Ouvert in 2019.

Reece T. Williams