Preview: North Sea Jazz Festival 2024
The NN North Sea Jazz Festival, the world’s largest indoor music festival, has announced an additional wave of artists for this year’s event. Taking place from Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July at the Ahoy […]
Preview: New funk/soul musical about Shirley Chisholm
“Well, it’s long overdue but it’s the most wonderful feeling,” remarked Shirley Chisholm when asked by a reporter how it felt to be the first Black woman elected to the […]
Newsletter, February 2024: José James, Ledisi, Sy Smith, Deniece Williams
We’re changing a few things here at The House That Soul Built, shifting towards a semi-regular newsletter with a round-up of the new singles, albums, and throwback pleasures coming our way! […]
Singles Round-Up
Here is a (belated) round-up of some strong soul singles in the past few months! Avery Wilson – ‘Kiss the Sky’ An alum of The Voice whose vocal talents have […]
Samara Joy at the Barbican (Review)
A masterclass in phrasing, pace, and climax, Samara Joy’s concert at the Barbican Hall was a wonderful finish to this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival. The Bronx native has enjoyed […]
Norah Jones at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
As Norah Jones went through customs at Heathrow airport, an official insisted she perform ‘Chasing Pirates’ at her upcoming Royal Festival Hall concert. She honoured their wishes and did the […]
Cécile McLorin Salvant at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Review)
Surely one of the most exhilarating talents in contemporary vocal jazz, Cécile McLorin Salvant was back again at the EFG London Jazz Festival, this time at the (underrated) Queen Elizabeth […]
Cory Henry at HERE at Outernet (Review)
Having already enjoyed a rapturous British reception at the BBC Proms earlier this year, Cory Henry was all-guns blazing at this sold out concert at HERE at Outernet, one of […]
Marcus Miller at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
“I didn’t remember I did all that stuff,” remarked Marcus Miller after being introduced to the stage with a preamble referencing just some of the legendary artists he has played […]
Emeli Sandé at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
One of the breakout artists of the 2010s, Emeli Sandé struck a chord with her vulnerable songwriting, soulful voice, and pop hooks. Headlining the EFG London Jazz Festival with a […]
Jazz Voice 2023 (Review)
There isn’t always much jazz in Jazz Voice – the opening gala for the annual EFG London Jazz Festival – but there are often a myriad of commanding voices. This […]
Gilles Peterson & Arc Records Announce First Ever Vinyl Release Of Roberta Flack “Lost Takes”
DJ, producer and label owner Gilles Peterson continues his exploration into the Warner archives with the release of Lost Takes, a twelve-track album featuring a collection of demos recorded six months prior to […]
‘Nina Simone – Legacy’ with Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE
Olivier-nominated actress Josette Bushell-Mingo explored her personal relationship with Nina Simone’s music, Civil Rights activism, and unapologetic Blackness with the theatre production Nina – A Story About Me and Nina […]
D’Influence at The Forge (Review)
Emerging in 1989 as self-described “purveyors of the finest UK street soul”, D’Influence now only perform rare one-off shows. A shame, as, though more active in the production space, with credits […]