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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical arrives at London’s Aldwych Theatre in March 2017. Written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the BAFTA and Tony Award-nominated Phyllida Lloyd, […]
The legacy of Motown Records is undeniable. Founded in 1959, the label catapulted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and Michael Jackson into the stratosphere and gave mainstream success […]
It is still difficult to comprehend that one of the most talented vocalists of our generation was a 7th place finalist on American Idol. Yet Jennifer Hudson did not fade […]
Releasing a Christmas album always comes with some risk. Will it be perceived as a work of festive beauty, or a half-hearted attempt at ‘cashing-in’ on the most lucrative season […]