Brown's Town Stories & Taxi Tales: Recent Episodes
Yolande B
An introduction to the colourful and humourous side of the characters to be found in Brown's Town, St. Ann, Jamaica
Nothing like an elderly ๐ด country farmer chatting happily about a vaccine, his wife and his ๐ฅ Potatoes๐คญ
Whatever it is, some passengers in the Taxi just give off a bad vibe and energy. Nothing but negative things happen and in Jamaica, we call it, 'Crosses' ๐ณ๐คฃ
When this appears on your face, in Jamaica, we call it a 'Love Bump'. So who is our favourite vendor in love with?๐ค๐
Purchasing fruits and vegetables from one of my favourite vendors is not for the faint hearted ๐ฅด as his produce is always 'heavy'.
Jamaicans have interesting nicknames! But be professional with the 'pet' names at the workplace!๐พ
A live encounter with one of favourite characters in the Brown's Town Market. And where should the change go? ๐ค In the Front Pocket ๐ณ
The more music we have, the louder it is, the more the characters emerge FULL of vibes๐ Nuff Energy...again
If you've lost something, especially if it's valuable, chances are...a one duppy ๐ฑ tek it ๐
This rustic little shop is the most popular stop for hot, freshly cooked food and service with warm smiles๐ (salivating as I type this๐)
The vendor with no over head costs but with colourful material to grace your bed. ๐ค๐
Starved for good lyrics ladies? Need to hear something exciting that will make you ๐ blush? Follow me nuh?
If you can find a way to make money, make a name for yourself, and (drum roll ๐ฅ, clash of cymbals ) do it 'honestly'? ๐ Then you are, a Hustlah!
Covid is here and so is the vaccine! Every Jamaican has their own take on this vital necessity: from the passenger to the driver...this episode is a colourful mouthful ๐คฌ๐คฃ
Jamaicans are very 'finicky' with the use of particular words. It can be touch and go if you use the right โ word incorrectly โ
When a baby is born and the father is ahmmm ๐ค not the father, that baby is a 'Jacket'. And the only way to determine legitimacy is to do a DNA ๐ผ๐จโ๐ฆ
These are the men who procure passengers for the buses ๐ Loud, confusing and throw in a pick pocket or two...the passenger is left with no choice but to succumb to the pressure and in more cases than not...go into an empty bus which requires, "one and move!" ๐
The first episode of Brown's Town Stories and Taxi Tales. This is introducing you to one of my favourite vendors, 'Energy' ๐ช. These are the stories of the characters I experience in a wonderful place called, Brown's Town, St. Ann, Jamaica ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐