TALIA – ‘hyde park’ (Review)
On her approach to songwriting, Caribbean-American artist TALIA explains: “I am a storyteller, everything I create is made with a focus on black, brown, and queer lives.” The classically trained artist […]
Imaani and Lex Cameron at 606 (Review)
‘Venues like this we have to continue to support, especially in these times,’ announced Imaani Saleem before closing her set at the 606 Club, an independent venue based in West […]
Jazz Voice 2020 at Cadogan Hall (Review)
Hosted again by the charming Jumoké Fashola, the Jazz Voice gala kicks off the EFG London Jazz Festival with an eclectic selection of vocalists. Of course, due to the current […]
‘Queen of Underground Soul’ Sy Smith Performs StageIt Concert – 21st November 2020
‘One of the leaders of the independent soul movement’ – SoulTracks ‘Smith’s writing is filled with poetic wit and bite’ – The House That Soul Built ‘Sy Smith… deserves to […]
Brotherly to Release Back Catalogue on Vinyl For the First Time
RELEASED 4th DECEMBER 2020 ON WHIRLWIND RECORDINGS “Some of the most forward thinking UK music for me.” – Moses Boyd “Brotherly is an amazingly eclectic mix of rhythm, deep harmony and […]
Nat Turner Rebellion – ‘Laugh To Keep From Crying’. First time ever European release of debut album
FIRST TIME EVER EUROPEAN RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM OF NAT TURNER REBELLION LAUGH TO KEEP FROM CRYING AVAILABLE ON LP AND CD 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING FEATURES A TRACK […]
Jarrod Lawson – Be The Change (Review)
A meticulously-crafted, standout effort – The House That Soul Built first came across Jarrod Lawson when he accompanied contemporary jazz artist Tahirah Memory at Pizza Express Live last year. Their musical […]
Jessica Childress – ‘Walk With Me’ (Review)
An alumna of The Voice (US), Jessica Childress has opened for the likes of Charles Bradley, The Family Stone, Patti LaBelle, and Allen Stone. The LA-based singer-songwriter released her debut album DAYS in 2018. […]
Acantha Lang – ‘He Said/She Said’ (Review)
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Acantha Lang is now a formidable presence within London’s live music scene. Her concert at the Pizza Express Jazz Club landed at #2 in The […]
Sing It Loud: Black and Proud – 28 October 11.10pm
*In partnership with Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, produced by Whisper TV* *Channel 4, Wednesday 28 October,11:10pm* *Part of the Channel 4’s Black and Proud Season* For the first time ever, […]
Vanessa Haynes at Ronnie Scott’s (Review)
‘I’m trying so hard not to cry,’ exclaimed Vanessa Haynes as she walked to the stage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Dressed in a vibrant red with a characteristic flower […]
Bel-Ami – Muse[ic] (Review)
A member of New York collective Herbivores, Houston native Bel-Ami has unveiled his debut album Muse[ic]. Co-produced with Errick Lewis (Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Erykah Badu), Muse[ic] is a twisting neo-soul exploration full […]
Otis Junior & Dr Dundiff – ‘When It’s Sweet’ (Review)
Louisville, Kentucky based collaborators Otis Junior & Dr. Dundiff share soulful R&B/hip-hop jam ‘When It’s Sweet’ from their upcoming EP Rising With It, released on Jakarta Records. “We all know what’s it like […]
Jane McNealy feat. Joyce Dunn – ‘Turn Away From Darkness’ (Review)
‘Turn Away From Darkness’, passionately sung by Joyce Dunn, was originally released on Mercury Records back in 1969. Composer and lyricist Jane McNealy has re-released the song on her new […]