Imaani at the 606 Club (Review)
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 […]
Interview: Mud Morganfield
‘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 Sings Ella Fitzgerald at Islington Assembly Hall (Review)
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 […]
Macy Gray at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (Review)
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 […]
A Legendary Christmas – John Legend (Review)
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 […]
October Round-Up: Kimberly Nichole, Brother Zulu, Reel People, Stealth
Read our round-up of October soul music releases! ‘Rosetta Tharpe’ – Kimberly Nichole Kimberly Nichole – rock ballerina and MC at exclusive cabaret nightclub The Box – is gearing up to release […]
Roy Ayers at Subterania (Review)
Some scintillating musicianship, if mostly from the band. – Subterania, previously known as Acklam Hall, was opened in 1989 and hosted the likes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Madonna, […]
Introducing Alex Parvenu
Sat in a Central London café nursing an unnecessarily large Americano, I wait for my guest: up-and-coming British soul artist Alex Parvenu. My first encounter with Mr Parvenu was in […]
Beverley Skeete and Friends at The Pheasantry (Review)
While she may not be a household name, Beverley Skeete has musical pedigree. Firstly, she sang for twenty years in Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Moreover, her repertoire as a backing […]
At Last: The Etta James Story at Cadogan Hall (Review)
Vika Bull has all guns blazing in this terrific Etta James tribute. – ‘I’d rather go blind, boy.’ This refrain fades out solemnly in the recording of this iconic blues […]
Tawiah at The Albany (Review)
Introspective, absorbing performances from an independent artist with fresh, contemporary vision. – At a sold-out show at The Albany – an arts centre in Deptford, South-East London – 191 audience […]
Alexander O’Neal at The Boisdale (Review)
In a word: lethargic. – The opinions of this writer are certainly at odds with the audience at The Boisdale last night – most of whom, after digesting their sophisticated […]
Christmas Soul Plans!
Yes, it’s only October. But John Legend is releasing his Christmas album this month, and if you want a soulful Christmas you best get planning now. So kindly detach your […]
Natasha Watts at Pizza Express Live (Review)
‘Watts’ voice is mellow but thick in tone. Loud and powerful enough to cut through the band, but always smooth and warm.’ – Rarely have I come across a vocalist […]