Ego Ella May – ‘Girls Don’t Always Sing About Boys’ (Review)
Hailing from South London, Ego Ella May began uploading her own compositions onto Soundcloud a decade ago. She has since emerged as a cult figure with the capital’s soul and […]
Postmodern Jukebox at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
Plenty of showboating and spectacle but with exhilarating musicianship and talent at its core – A typical London Jazz Festival setlist tends to avoid the likes of Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’, Gloria […]
Corinne Bailey Rae at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Review)
Having last headlined a show in London over three years ago, Corinne Bailey Rae spoke passionately about the serendipities and peculiarities of each live performance she does. ‘We’re probably never going […]
Round-Up November 2019
Wall To Wall – George Michael starring Janette Mason, David McAlmont, and Oliver Darley Joined by regular collaborator David McAlmont and singer and actor Oliver Darley, Janette Mason‘s most recent residency […]
Jazz Voice Gala 2019 at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
Pairing Guy Barker and his fabulous orchestra with an impressive array of vocal talent led (unsurprisingly) to some fine results last night at the Royal Festival Hall. The Jazz Voice […]
China Moses at Boulevard Theatre (Review)
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 […]
Judith Hill at Under the Bridge (Review)
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 […]
Buwa – ‘Want Me’ (Review)
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 […]
Beverley Knight – BK25 (Review)
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 […]
Danny Toeman – ‘Give It All Up (Mr Showtime)’
‘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 […]
Jazz Voice Gala at Southbank Centre (Preview)
The EFG London Jazz Festival kicks 2019 kicks off next week with the Jazz Voice Gala at the Royal Festival Hall, broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. With Guy Barker […]
Soho Sounds at Boulevard Theatre – David McAlmont and Tony Kofi (Review)
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 […]
Redinho & Joel Culpepper – ‘Sheriff’ (Review)
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 – ‘Must Be’ (Review)
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 […]