Buwa – ‘Want Me’ (Review)
Drawing influences from Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, India Arie, Billy Porter, and Brenda Fassie, Buwa is a Canadian-Nigerian singer, musical theatre performer, and spoken word artist. About his latest release […]
Beverley Knight – BK25 (Review)
The Queen of British Soul releases a much needed live album – Beverley Knight is a joy to experience live. Her milestone concert at the Royal Festival Hall back in […]
Danny Toeman – ‘Give It All Up (Mr Showtime)’
‘Give It Up All (Mr Showtime)’, the latest single from King of North London Soul Danny Toeman, is a love song – but not the conventional kind. In his interview […]
Jazz Voice Gala at Southbank Centre (Preview)
The EFG London Jazz Festival kicks 2019 kicks off next week with the Jazz Voice Gala at the Royal Festival Hall, broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. With Guy Barker […]
Soho Sounds at Boulevard Theatre – David McAlmont and Tony Kofi (Review)
How exciting to see a theatre inactive for 25 years be rejuvenated into what could easily become a premier space for live music. The Boulevard Theatre, under the steer of […]
Redinho & Joel Culpepper – ‘Sheriff’ (Review)
In his interview with The House That Soul Built earlier this year, Joel Culpepper spoke of the need for experimentation and evolution within the soul genre. Indeed, his latest release […]
Soultru – ‘Must Be’ (Review)
Soultru is the stage name of Terrance Banks, a soul/R&B artist from Davenport, Iowa. He credits a wide range of influences, including Gavin Degraw, John Legend, Yelawolf and Son Little. About […]
Ronnie Scott’s 60th Anniversary Gala (Review)
It felt almost paradoxical that a jazz club adored for its intimacy had its 60th anniversary gala in a venue as grand and intimidating as the Royal Albert Hall. But […]
Anna Aarons – ‘Words’ (Review)
A London-based singer-songwriter, Anna Aarons released her first single ‘Life’ last year. Having spent time touring across London’s live music scene and writing new material, she now returns with her […]
Son Little – invisible (Review)
Based in Philadelphia, Son Little (born Aaron Livingstone) released his debut album in 2015 under the ANTI- label (Mavis Staples, Bettye LaVette). Receiving critical success for his original material, he […]
Christopher Holland feat. Katy Shotter – ‘Beautiful Fantastic Planet’ (Review)
‘Beautiful Fantastic Planet’ is the latest release from keyboardist, singer, and songwriter Christopher Holland. Inspired by the shimmery, lush sounds of Stevie Wonder (80s Stevie to this writer’s ears), the […]
Rocky – ‘How Will I Know’ (Review)
To this writer’s relief, this ‘How Will I Know’ is not a remake of the Whitney Houston classic. Instead it is an enigmatic blend of jazz, soul, and hip-hop, driven by […]
Nicole Henry at St John’s Smith Square (Review)
Henry rendered the Queen of Soul’s catalogue with note-perfection – New York cabaret star Nicole Henry has been touring her Aretha Franklin tribute around the UK with JBGB Events, culminating […]
Jools Holland & Ruby Turner – ‘Come On In’ (Review)
‘Come on in‘ sings Ruby Turner with gravelly warmth, inviting the listener to a musical journey which, although brief (clocking under three minutes), leaves a comforting, soulful impression. Co-written by […]