A ‘resurrection’ this was not, but fun and nostalgic? Sure. – Be warned. Despite the message of Alexander O’Neal‘s signature hit, there will be some (mild) criticisms in the below […]
Who knew that a Pizza Express restaurant in Central London could put on a wonderful night of live music? For those that didn’t know, particular restaurants of this well-established pizza […]
A clumsy piece of storytelling buoyed by Adrienne Warren’s raw charisma and talent. – The positive conclusion one can draw from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is that a star […]
A steady record with a couple of nostalgic triggers. Â Â – Vocally-skilled, enigmatic, and dangerously sexy, En Vogue had a clear edge in the competitive market of 1990s R&B. Since […]
Read below for some releases/performances from the past couple of weeks which took our attention. – Tracy Cruz – Keep Our Soul Alive Bay Area vocalist Tracy Cruz, a soul […]
A passable effort, yet only fleeting moments of blistering emotion. – Perhaps one of the most hotly anticipated soul/R&B releases in recent years, Toni Braxton has unveiled her eighth solo […]
A fresh, spirited take on the music of a living legend. – The House That Soul Built was fortunate enough to attend the penultimate night of the March 2018 residency […]
Strong vocals yet a redundant offering. – Nicknamed the ‘Velvet Teddy Bear’, Ruben Studdard won the second season of American Idol almost 15 years ago. Unable to replicate the success […]
The new cast maintain the magic of this soulful powerhouse of a show. – The London production of Dreamgirls, directed by Casey Nicholaw, has been given a new lease of […]
Even on a covers album, Meshell Ndegeocello never eschews the subversion for which she is deservedly celebrated. – Prolific songwriter, producer, and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello has forged a reputation for […]
A polished, warming tribute to a jazz legend. – First things first. Fresh coffee, Eggs Benedict, and live jazz is an utterly joyous combination to combat Sunday lethargy. The Royal […]
Spine-tingling vocal performances and esteemed, expert musicianship. – Founded by Musical Director Carol Pemberton MBE in 1987, Black Voices are proud champions of the Black oral tradition. Their mission is […]
Like the rose in the title song, Sy Smith blooms on this record. – Due to heavy commitments in the editorial calendar, The House That Soul Built sadly missed a timely review […]
A wonderful evening of summer-tinged soul. – Ivy Chanel, born in Philadelphia and now living in London, was not previously on the radar of this soul music enthusiast. A vocal […]