Lisa Fischer at Ronnie Scott’s (Review)
‘With extraordinary vocals, Fischer’s calm presence often gave way to raw abandon.’ – Lisa Fischer certainly has an interesting trajectory. For most of her career, she has toured and worked […]
Black is the Color of My Voice (Review)
In Black is the Color of My Voice, Apphia Campbell provides a compelling dramatisation of the life of Nina Simone. – Written and performed by Apphia Campbell, this one-woman play […]
The 7:45s Deliver Soulful Tribute to The Beatles
With a groove inspired by the music of William DeVaughn and Lauryn Hill, The 7:45s deliver a hearty, horn-laden rendition of ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ – On 30th January 1969, The Beatles […]
Interviewing Janette Mason
Having reviewed several of her shows at the Hideaway, The House That Soul Built sat down with flame-haired composer, producer, arranger, and performer Janette Mason. – For those familiar with […]
Round-Up: Cindy Latin, JNR Williams, Kyla Jade, Tyrone Hendrix
Read our latest round-up of new material from Cindy Latin, JNR Williams, Kyla Jade, and Tyrone Hendrix! – Cindy Latin – ‘Get Gone’ (Advance Review) Hailing from New York City, […]
Ruby Turner at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (2019, Review)
‘No theatrics, no gimmicks, and no nonsense… Turner dishes out raw emotion and powerful vocals’Â – Yet again, British Jamaican soul artist Ruby Turner has managed to sell-out all her […]
Mudibu & the Jezebel Sextet at Pizza Express Live (Review)
Storming, vintage soul from the Jezebel Sextet, fronted by the charismatic and talented Mudibu. – First commissioned by the Saint Paul Soul Jazz Festival in France, this Otis Redding tribute […]
Omar at Pizza Express Live (Review)
Energetic and slinky grooves from the Father of British Neo-Soul – With such vibrant energy, it is easy to forget that Omar Lye-Fook has been writing, producing, and performing for […]
Danny Toeman & Love Explosion at Pizza Express Live (Review)
Rollicking soul and meaty vocals, peppered throughout with quintessentially Jewish humour. Danny Toeman and the Love Explosion fly the flag for contemporary blue-eyed soul. – Making his dramatic entrance as […]
Mud Morganfield & Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson at 100 Club (Review)
Oxford Street – the most oppressively commercial spot in London – seems an unexpected place to house a basement music venue. Yet the 100 Club has been championing live music […]
Round-Up: Durone Stokes, Chaka Khan, The Motet, Ese & the Vooduu People
Happy New Year you sexy, soulful people! Here’s our first round-up of the year featuring Dreamgirls cast member Durone Stokes, the legendary Chaka Khan, funk group The Motet, and ‘electric […]
Dreamcasting an Aretha Franklin Tribute (Part Two)
Following from last week’s article, here’s the second part of ‘Dreamcasting an Aretha Franklin Tribute’. To recap the hypothetical brief: Aretha Franklin’s estate has asked The House That Soul Built […]
Dreamcasting an Aretha Franklin Tribute (Part One)
Imagine. The House That Soul Built has been contacted by Aretha Franklin’s estate to spearhead a tribute to the late Queen of Soul. The location is London. The budget is […]
Incognito at Ronnie Scott’s (Review)
‘…A lively cocktail of jazz-inflected soul and funk replete with improvised instrumentals.’ – Approaching their fortieth anniversary, acid-jazz group Incognito have a remarkably consistent discography. Under the leadership of Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick, […]