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SUMMARY:Rock Steady Reggae Lunch
LOCATION:Boisdale of Canary Wharf\, E14 4QT
DESCRIPTION:Lunch reservations from 12pm | Live music from 1pm to 3pm 'It was clear that Wayne had a very special talent\, his voice was simply breathtaking' - Livemusic.fm Wayne Hernandez has one of the more quietly extraordinary CVs in British music. He has sung with Gorillaz\, toured with Kool and the Gang and Billy Ocean\, performed alongside Tina Turner\, Roberta Flack and Madonna\, and fronted a 100-piece pan ensemble at the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee. He is also a long-standing member of the Kingdom Choir\, who performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. For this Saturday lunch he turns to the music that Jamaica gave the world before reggae had a name. The set covers the full arc of the tradition: rocksteady from Alton Ellis and The Techniques\, ska from Desmond Dekker\, reggae from Bob Marley's "Don't Rock My Boat" and The Melodians' "Rivers of Babylon"\, lovers rock from John Holt's "Help Me Make It Through the Night" and Dennis Brown's "Money in My Pocket" and international crossover via Jimmy Cliff's "Wonderful World\, Beautiful People" and Cat Stevens' "Wild World" as rendered by Maxi Priest. This is a genuine survey of Jamaican music from the late 1960s through the 1980s\, not a greatest hits medley. The format suits the repertoire. Holt's catalogue in particular breathes better over a long lunch than it does in a two-hour evening concert\, and Hernandez has the vocal range and control to move between the sweetness of lovers rock and the weight of roots without losing either. Boisdale marks Jamaican Independence Week with this lunch at its centre\, a proper sit-down celebration of music that has been influencing everything around it for sixty years. BOISDALE OF CANARY WHARF Best Spirits List in the World 2022 at The World Of Fine Wine Top Ten restaurant wine lists in London 2022 at The World Of Fine Wine Perched elegantly above Cabot Square\, Boisdale of Canary Wharf offers a multi-dimensional experience across two floors. With Jools Holland as Patron of Music\, it is celebrated for its dedication to live performances\, with daily live music creating the perfect ambience in the second-floor restaurant. The venue features a refined restaurant\, four exclusive private dining rooms\, the distinguished 1st Floor Bar\, an extensive whisky and wine selection\, a sophisticated Cigar Lounge and an inviting Heated Garden Terrace - making it a haven for discerning patrons seeking the finest in dining\, music and atmosphere. On weekends\, the vibrant first-floor bar and terrace come to life with DJ Nights\, adding another dimension to the Boisdale experience. "London's number one jazz venue" Tatler "Best Whisky Bar in the World" Whisky Magazine "A carnivore's dream" Evening Standard "Aged steaks are deemed incredible" Square Meal "The world's most individualistic style bar & restaurant" Hot Tickets Subscribe here to Boisdale's weekly newsletter. FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoisdaleRestaurants Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/boisdale_restaurants Website: http://www.boisdale.co.uk
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