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 […]
An Evening of Celtic Soul Starring Imelda May (Preview)
In another fantastic booking for BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night, Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May will be performing music from seminal Irish artists at the London Palladium this […]
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 […]
Respect: The Aretha Franklin Songbook – 25th March 2019 (Preview)
Four powerhouse vocalists. A songbook from the greatest vocalist of all time. A world-esteemed gospel choir and orchestra. This is truly the event of my deepest, darkest, and dirtiest soul […]
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 […]
Innervisions Festival – July 2019 (Preview)
The Innervisions Festival was the jewel in the crown of 2018 soul events. During London’s exceptionally hot July, legendary soul singers (mostly from the US) performed across a range 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 […]