Save a slice of your Sunday Funday to educate yourself with the book-release party for The Art of Dancehall.
This afternoon event at The Social heralds the new tome by Walshy Fire delving into the vibrant history of dancehall, a rhythm-heavy and poppy reggae offshoot from the 1970s (and beyond) that brought us Shabba Ranks, Yellowman and Buju Banton.
Fire is no mere chronicler; the DJ and MC came up through the soundsystem scene in Jamaica before finding fame worldwide as part of Major Lazer. Art collects evocative DIY posters and flyers from dancehall shows across decades — many culled from Fire’s personal collection — with commentary from Fire and other aficionados.
Plenty of stories and insight into the making of this tome are promised, but beyond that it’ll be a surprise. Someone is sure to be spinning the dancehall essentials, though.
3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave., instagram.com/thesocialorlando, $20.
The Social
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This article appears in Apr 2-8, 2025.