We’re changing a few things here at The House That Soul Built, shifting towards a semi-regular newsletter with a round-up of the new singles, albums, and throwback pleasures coming our way! […]
Here is a (belated) round-up of some strong soul singles in the past few months! Avery Wilson – ‘Kiss the Sky’ An alum of The Voice whose vocal talents have […]
A masterclass in phrasing, pace, and climax, Samara Joy’s concert at the Barbican Hall was a wonderful finish to this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival. The Bronx native has enjoyed […]
As Norah Jones went through customs at Heathrow airport, an official insisted she perform ‘Chasing Pirates’ at her upcoming Royal Festival Hall concert. She honoured their wishes and did the […]
Surely one of the most exhilarating talents in contemporary vocal jazz, Cécile McLorin Salvant was back again at the EFG London Jazz Festival, this time at the (underrated) Queen Elizabeth […]
Having already enjoyed a rapturous British reception at the BBC Proms earlier this year, Cory Henry was all-guns blazing at this sold out concert at HERE at Outernet, one of […]
“I didn’t remember I did all that stuff,” remarked Marcus Miller after being introduced to the stage with a preamble referencing just some of the legendary artists he has played […]
One of the breakout artists of the 2010s, Emeli Sandé struck a chord with her vulnerable songwriting, soulful voice, and pop hooks. Headlining the EFG London Jazz Festival with a […]
There isn’t always much jazz in Jazz Voice – the opening gala for the annual EFG London Jazz Festival – but there are often a myriad of commanding voices. This […]
Emerging in 1989 as self-described “purveyors of the finest UK street soul”, D’Influence now only perform rare one-off shows. A shame, as, though more active in the production space, with credits […]
Check out the newest music from Aaron Frazer, Will Heard, Beverley Knight, and OURAA! Aaron Frazer – ‘Bring You a Ring’ A founding member of Durand Jones & the Indications, […]
I once interviewed Meshell Ndegeocello‘s former backing vocalist Sy Smith, whose Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete is a devastatingly good record. Smith extolled Ndegeocello’s ability to “craft a mood” […]
Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and now Stevie Wonder: Three (soul) music titans whose repertoires conductor and arranger Jules Buckley has taken to the BBC Proms. Having premiered his own orchestra […]
Starting at 10:15pm, I wondered whether this late-night prom was past the bedtime for the preternaturally talented musicians (aged 16-19) of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) Jazz. Yet this Carnegie […]