Etana isn’t running the same show twice. The Jamaican singer has confirmed she’ll play Soul Mama in Islington on October 17 and October 18, with two different sets across the two nights.
She shared the news casually on Instagram, posting from an airport lounge after what she called “a busy day.” “Before I take off I thought I’d let you know or remind you,” she wrote, adding that the shows will feature “all the songs you love and more.”
That last line is doing a lot of work. All the songs you love” points to the catalogue London fans already know, while “and more” leaves room for something less expected.
The split-set format changes things for people deciding which night to attend. One-night fans get a full show either way. Committed fans have a real reason to book both, since Etana says the setlists won’t be the same.
There are two ways to read that choice. It could be a gift to her most loyal listeners, who get to hear deeper cuts that might not fit a standard greatest-hits run.
It could also be a practical move, since spreading her songs across two nights lets her cover more ground than a single show would allow.
The format suits her catalogue. Etana has been a fixture in roots-leaning reggae since her 2008 debut album, *The Strong One*, which gave her the nickname fans still use.
Songs like “Wrong Address,” “Roots,” and “I Am Not Afraid” made her one of the most recognizable female voices of her generation in the genre.
Her album *Reggae Forever* earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. It confirmed what her core audience already believed, and it brought her work to listeners outside the usual reggae circles.
A smaller room like Soul Mama tends to bring out a different side of a vocalist. Etana’s music relies on her voice more than on production, so a close-quarters London show plays to what she does best.
Details beyond the dates are still thin. Her post didn’t mention set times, ticket information, or which songs go in which set.
That leaves fans guessing about what “and more” means, whether that’s new material, rarely played tracks, or reworked versions of familiar songs.
For now, the only confirmed facts come from that lounge post: two nights, two sets, one Islington room. Expect the setlist debates to start the moment the first night ends, especially among anyone who picked just one date.
