Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Soundtrack (Review)
An uneven selection of recordings but with some standout interpretations from Adrienne Warren – Translating a ‘jukebox musical’ into a cast album is a potentially futile endeavour. While many may […]
Respect: The Aretha Franklin Songbook (Review)
A busy show: often lacking in subtlety, but buoyed by phenomenal talent – Respect: The Aretha Franklin Songbook combines the music of the greatest female vocalist of all time with […]
Joel Culpepper at EartH (Review)
“Culpepper’s performance throughout was fearless… His vocals – rough around the edges, but in the right places – anchored the stage theatrics.” – Though in the formative stages of his […]
The Daniel Thomas Experience Choir (DTEC) – Gospel Workshop
“For those looking to sharpen their gospel chops, or for those looking for an uninhibited evening of singing, clapping, and testifying: DTEC caters to all.” If you want to attend […]
Round-Up: Brother Zulu, India Arie, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick
Read below for our latest review round-up! – Brother Zulu – ‘Fine!’ ‘Fine’ is the second single from Future Soul collective Brother Zulu. In contrast to their debut single ‘Honey’ […]
Alex Webb Trio feat. Deelee Dubé at Hampstead Jazz Club
Housed within the basement of the Duke of Hamilton pub, the Hampstead Jazz Club is one of London’s newest haunts for the jazz, soul, and blues-loving live music enthusiast. Low […]
Alicia Olatuja at Pizza Express Jazz Club (Review)
Masterful singing and understated, considered interpretations from Olatuja – Alicia Olatuja was a featured soloist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at President Barack Obama’s Second Inauguration in 2013. Having since […]
Tamia at KOKO (Review)
R&B puppy-love with crystal clear vocals – In a rather unexpected booking, multi-Grammy nominated R&B artist Tamia performed a headline show at London’s KOKO last night. Born and raised in […]
Acantha Lang at Pizza Express Jazz Club (Review)
An undeniable star, Acantha Lang brings heaps of soul, charisma, and danger – Cool, enigmatic, and clad in red, Acantha Lang delivered her second sold-out show at the Pizza Express […]
‘Rising Up’ – Tony Momrelle
A soulful self-empowerment anthem with lively instrumentation and Momrelle’s buttery vocals. – Tony Momrelle is certainly one of UK soul’s most gifted voices. He has worked with the likes of […]
Annabel Williams at Pizza Express Jazz Club (Review)
Power-surge vocals and blasting horns – Annabel Williams has delivered backing vocals for the likes of Al Jarreau, Cee Lo Green, and Michael Bolton. In addition, she was appointed the […]
Round-Up: Adrienne Warren, JNR Williams, Nygel D. Robinson, YLD
Read below for a round-up of some February soul music releases! – Adrienne Warren – ‘River Deep Mountain High’ (from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) After being handpicked by the Queen […]
Should venues stop disclosing stage times?
Yesterday, the 100 Club – one of London’s most prolific venues – announced on Twitter that it would no longer be disclosing stage times for its events. The reason? To […]
Gershwin Reimagined at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
Stand-out singing from Shaun Escoffery – Last night, the pristine Royal Festival Hall hosted Gershwin Reimagined – a concert celebrating the legendary composer’s repertoire with a transgressive approach. The mastermind behind the […]