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, […]
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 […]
‘…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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
‘… 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 […]
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 […]
New York-based jazz and soul singer Nicole Henry will be coming to the UK this October paying tribute to the iconic Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. A Soul Train award-winner […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New York based singer-songwriter Drea Pizziconi has written for the likes of Gregory Porter, Keyon Harrold and Common. Her latest single ‘Let Us Dance’ features rapper Maimouna Youssef and The […]