‘She’s Got Something About Her’ – Danny Toeman (Review)
Toeman’s raw vocals shine on this slice of romantic soul – Danny Toeman – King of North London Soul – can spit fire during a live set. His two sold-out […]
Blues in the Night at Kiln Theatre (Review)
Sharon D Clarke sings the blues with immense feeling – Last performed at the Hackney Empire in 2014, Susie McKenna‘s production of Blues In the Night is currently running at […]
Burt Bacharach and Joss Stone at Eventim Apollo (Review)
Sensitive and thrilling readings from Burt Bacharach’s iconic songbook – Last night in the Eventim Apollo, some of history’s finest pop music was performed. Instantly hummable but with deceptive complexity, […]
The Color Purple at Birmingham Hippodrome (Review)
A moving and emotional piece, anchored by its gospel-infused score – There is a contemporary relevance and urgency to The Color Purple which makes the musical a fine choice for the […]
Jamison Ross at Pizza Express Live (Review)
‘…One of the finest male voices in contemporary soul’ – I first stumbled across Jamison Ross during an impromptu visit to Nell’s Jazz and Blues in West Kensington four years […]
Craig David at Kew the Music (Review)
‘However evocative of the early noughties, David’s performances underscored his deft skill as a songwriter…’ – Craig David’s impromptu appearance on ITV2’s hit show Love Island last week baffled audiences. Kew […]
Billy Ocean & Beverley Knight at Kew the Music (Review)
Having reviewed Stevie Wonder at the BST Hyde Park Festival a few days prior, Kew the Music was an interesting change of pace for this writer. Perhaps think of Kew the […]
Some thoughts on The Stevie Wonder Song Party at BST Hyde Park
The House That Soul Built had the privilege of attending the British Summer Time festival at Hyde Park to watch the iconic Stevie Wonder, with support from Lionel Richie, Lianne […]
Mavis Staples at the Roundhouse (Review)
Truly inspirational – Mavis Staples is adorable, inspiring, but also rousing. Hopping around the stage, singing with guttural passion, and encouraging a collective booing of the sitting US president – […]
Whitney Houston & Kygo – ‘Higher Love’
‘… Soaring, effortless power and beauty…’ – Whitney Houston‘s version of Stevie Winwood‘s power ballad ‘Higher Love’ was recorded back in 1990 for Houston’s I’m Your Baby Tonight album. Shelved by Clive […]
Interviewing Joel Culpepper
Falsetto-wielding soul performer Joel Culpepper sat down with The House That Soul Built to discuss his perspectives on soul music, the impetus behind his songwriting, and his career thus far […]
Gladys Knight at Royal Albert Hall (Review)
The Empress of Soul consolidates her rule – It is an almost puzzling experience watching and listening to Gladys Knight. Let me explain. There are plenty of legacy artists with […]
Vox Collective at Pizza Express Live (Review)
The Vox Collective are a group of session musicians often appearing in different incarnations across London’s live music scene. Almost a year-and-a-half ago, the group performed an homage to iconic […]
Brother Zulu feat. Zoe Kypri – ‘Ice Cold’ (Review)
Future Soul group Brother Zulu are back with a new song that feels custom built for summertime. Speaking previously with The House That Soul Built, the group discussed their varied diet […]