With philosophical lyrics and brooding, at times dangerous, production, Thabo strikes as one of the most exciting and unique soul artists around. – Never before have I left a concert […]

Beverley Knight delivered a ferociously consistent, high intensity, and marvellously sung tribute.  – In the month of Marvel creator Stan Lee’s passing, it occurs to me that the fictional metal […]

‘Vula spills with musicality, often improvising with the band and ad-libbing intuitively.’ – ‘Come on, girl! ‘ Such endorsements were muttered (sometimes hollered) every time Miss Vula Malinga executed one of her vocal acrobatics. […]

Imaani impressed with a stylish, nuanced set.  – Last night was one of several firsts for The House That Soul Built. It was our first trip to the 606 Club […]

Mica Paris delivered soulful, gospel-inspired interpretations from Ella Fitzgerald’s classic songbook, sung with her terrific tone. – Mica Paris‘ silhouette was just visible as she walked to the stage at […]

A beautifully erratic performer.  – ‘All the crazy bitches say “yeah”!’  A thoroughly packed audience whooped and hollered to Ms Macy Gray’s encouragement. However, I’m sure Gray wouldn’t be offended by […]

Some scintillating musicianship, if mostly from the band.  – Subterania, previously known as Acklam Hall, was opened in 1989 and hosted the likes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Madonna, […]

While she may not be a household name, Beverley Skeete has musical pedigree. Firstly, she sang for twenty years in Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Moreover, her repertoire as a backing […]

Vika Bull has all guns blazing in this terrific Etta James tribute.  – ‘I’d rather go blind, boy.’  This refrain fades out solemnly in the recording of this iconic blues […]

Introspective, absorbing performances from an independent artist with fresh, contemporary vision.  – At a sold-out show at The Albany – an arts centre in Deptford, South-East London – 191 audience […]

In a word: lethargic. – The opinions of this writer are certainly at odds with the audience at The Boisdale last night – most of whom, after digesting their sophisticated […]

‘Watts’ voice is mellow but thick in tone. Loud and powerful enough to cut through the band, but always smooth and warm.’ – Rarely have I come across a vocalist […]

‘Bass-driven, distinctly British, and groove-laden.’ – While a late sound-check meant that this writer had to stand outside the venue in the drizzle, the 1990s acid jazz group came through […]

An afternoon of raw gospel singing, storytelling, and testifying.  – ‘Gospel, blues, soul, and a slice of pizza’, announced CrazySexyCoool Entertainment founder Ovie, introducing the afternoon’s performance. Drawn from Ovie’s […]