Jwé is a kind of rural music from

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, performed informally at wakes, beach parties, full moon gatherings and other informal events, including '' débòt'' dances. Jwé uses raunchy lyrics and

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s to show off verbal skills, and to express political and comedic commentaries on current events and well-known individuals. One well-known technique that has entered Lucian culture is ''lang dévivé'', which is when the singer says the opposite of his true meaning.

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