Rocksteady Reggae with Wayne Hernandez
Soul Mama Islington, Soul Mama, N1 0PS , [Venue Details]Expect a live set that honours the pivotal sounds of reggae, rocksteady, ska, and lovers rock, featuring tracks by pioneers like Desmond Dekker, Alton Ellis, and The Techniques.
From Jimmy Cliff’s “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” and The Melodians’ “Rivers of Babylon” to Bob Marley’s “Don’t Rock My Boat” and John Holt’s beloved “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, each song captures a moment in Jamaican musical history. You’ll also hear lovers rock anthems and roots classics like “Tempted to Touch”, “Wild World” and “Money In My Pocket”, played live with the groove and energy they were born to carry.
Rocksteady, which flourished in the mid-60s as a slower, more soulful evolution of ska, laid the foundations for reggae’s global rise and remains one of Jamaica’s most influential genres. With Wayne’s voice at the helm, praised by The Guardian as “emotive and effortless”, this show offers a deep dive into the sounds that shaped a nation, performed with the respect, joy, and spirit they deserve.
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Admission
Min: £19.57
Max: £45.73
Performer name: Wayne Hernandez
Doors open: 7:30 pm
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Rocksteady Reggae with Wayne Hernandez
Saturday, 22 Aug 2026 @8.15pm
Soul Mama Islington, Soul Mama, N1 0PSMore Information
Expect a live set that honours the pivotal sounds of reggae, rocksteady, ska, and lovers rock, featuring tracks by pioneers like Desmond Dekker, Alton Ellis, and The Techniques.
From Jimmy Cliff’s “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” and The Melodians’ “Rivers of Babylon” to Bob Marley’s “Don’t Rock My Boat” and John Holt’s beloved “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, each song captures a moment in Jamaican musical history. You’ll also hear lovers rock anthems and roots classics like “Tempted to Touch”, “Wild World” and “Money In My Pocket”, played live with the groove and energy they were born to carry.
Rocksteady, which flourished in the mid-60s as a slower, more soulful evolution of ska, laid the foundations for reggae’s global rise and remains one of Jamaica’s most influential genres. With Wayne’s voice at the helm, praised by The Guardian as “emotive and effortless”, this show offers a deep dive into the sounds that shaped a nation, performed with the respect, joy, and spirit they deserve.
Admission
Min: £19.57
Max: £45.73
Performer name: Wayne Hernandez
Doors open: 7:30 pm
Halibuts is the only place to find ALL London's live music.
Free for all to use, we track ~1,000 London venues and list every type of live music.
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