Ruben Sings Luther – Ruben Studdard (Review)
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 […]
Dreamgirls – New Cast (Review)
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 […]
Ventriloquism – Meshell Ndegeocello (Advance Review)
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 […]
Deelee Dubé Quartet Presents ‘Tryin’ Times’ at Royal Albert Hall (Review)
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 […]
Black Voices at the Royal Albert Hall (Review)
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 […]
Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete – Sy Smith (Review)
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 […]
Ivy Chanel at Hideaway (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 […]
Ruby Turner at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (Review)
An evening of masterful and raw soul music. – With an active career since the 1980s, Ruby Turner surely sits among the old guard of British soul. While perhaps lacking […]
Valentine’s Day Special: Five Romantic Soul Jams
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, The House That Soul Built have compiled a list of five of our favourite romantic and/or sensual soul songs. We have decided to venture outside the […]
A Night of Whitney at the Jazz Cafe (Review)
A very worthy tribute occasionally marred by audience caterwauling. – It has been over six years since Whitney Houston tragically died. Idolised for the sheer clarity, depth, and power of […]
The Anti-Valentine’s Day Playlist
In the run-up to Valentine’s Day, we know that many people will be spending it alone. Hence, The House That Soul Built thought it’d be useful to feature four of […]
Motor City Revue at The Fiddler’s Elbow (Review)
For a night of raw and riotous live soul music, Motor City Revue will not disappoint. – Live soul music is increasingly becoming a rarity in London. Often, it tends […]
Introducing: Ese & The Vooduu People
While The House That Soul Built tends to feature artists of a more traditional soul persuasion, it is important to recognise that soul music is a broad church with various […]
All For One – Jamison Ross (Review)
A fresh, comforting, and spirited mesh of blues, gospel and jazz from a truly gifted musician and vocalist. Grade: A – I first came across Jamison Ross in February 2015 […]