Hideaway does Bond – 8th Dec 2018 Whenever one attends a Janette Mason show at Hideaway, they should expect musical imagination and subversion. From the jazzy, swinging take on Lulu’s […]
After whetting appetites with a teaser a few weeks ago, ‘Black bohemian’ Alex Parvenu has new music out. His debut single ‘It Wasn’t Me’ depicts Mr Parvenu romancing a young […]
Guaranteed entertainment. – It takes a degree of star power to repeatedly, and consistently, sell out a venue. Natalie Williams and her cadre of vocalists and musicians – the Soul […]
‘Skeete’s voice has those compelling imperfections, with raspy cracks and breaks rich in character and expression.’ – It’s two-for-two at the 606 Club. Even if the venue’s intimacy may make […]
In addition to her distinct and expressive voice, Judith Hill shows off her songwriting prowess on Golden Child. – Honed through years of working with pioneers such as Michael Jackson, Stevie […]
Combustible energy from Ms Walker. – Last night, British soul/R&B artist Terri Walker closed the EFG London Jazz Festival with a performance at Hideaway. Born in London to Jamaican parents, […]
With philosophical lyrics and brooding, at times dangerous, production, Thabo strikes as one of the most exciting and unique soul artists around. – Never before have I left a concert […]
Beverley Knight delivered a ferociously consistent, high intensity, and marvellously sung tribute. – In the month of Marvel creator Stan Lee’s passing, it occurs to me that the fictional metal […]
‘Vula spills with musicality, often improvising with the band and ad-libbing intuitively.’ – ‘Come on, girl! ‘ Such endorsements were muttered (sometimes hollered) every time Miss Vula Malinga executed one of her vocal acrobatics. […]
Imaani impressed with a stylish, nuanced set. – Last night was one of several firsts for The House That Soul Built. It was our first trip to the 606 Club […]
‘Anyone who writes for The House That Soul Built can talk to me,’ says Mr Mud Morganfield (AKA Muddy Waters Jr) when I tell him the name of this website. The man […]
Mica Paris delivered soulful, gospel-inspired interpretations from Ella Fitzgerald’s classic songbook, sung with her terrific tone. – Mica Paris‘ silhouette was just visible as she walked to the stage at […]
A beautifully erratic performer. – ‘All the crazy bitches say “yeah”!’ A thoroughly packed audience whooped and hollered to Ms Macy Gray’s encouragement. However, I’m sure Gray wouldn’t be offended by […]
John Legend has turned out a robust holiday album with a handful of soulful standouts. – When listening to the album – which involved various detours into Christmas music favourites […]