The second iteration of the Boulevard Theatre’s late night jazz series was full of musical trivia and self-assured musicianship, including a fantastic impromptu performance. A self-described ‘child of jazz‘, China […]
Stopping by Under the Bridge last night, Judith Hill had her audience captured in a state of perpetual ‘stank face’ throughout her set. One can learn a lot about Hill […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]