After the wonderful Innervisions Festival featuring leading artists in the soul, jazz, and funk worlds, Adrian Gibson Music Productions (AGMP) are bringing a blues festival to London next year. Running from […]
‘Skeete’s voice has those compelling imperfections, with raspy cracks and breaks rich in character and expression.’ – It’s two-for-two at the 606 Club. Even if the venue’s intimacy may make […]
In addition to her distinct and expressive voice, Judith Hill shows off her songwriting prowess on Golden Child. – Honed through years of working with pioneers such as Michael Jackson, Stevie […]
Combustible energy from Ms Walker. – Last night, British soul/R&B artist Terri Walker closed the EFG London Jazz Festival with a performance at Hideaway. Born in London to Jamaican parents, […]
With philosophical lyrics and brooding, at times dangerous, production, Thabo strikes as one of the most exciting and unique soul artists around. – Never before have I left a concert […]
Beverley Knight delivered a ferociously consistent, high intensity, and marvellously sung tribute. – In the month of Marvel creator Stan Lee’s passing, it occurs to me that the fictional metal […]
‘Vula spills with musicality, often improvising with the band and ad-libbing intuitively.’ – ‘Come on, girl! ‘ Such endorsements were muttered (sometimes hollered) every time Miss Vula Malinga executed one of her vocal acrobatics. […]
Imaani impressed with a stylish, nuanced set. – Last night was one of several firsts for The House That Soul Built. It was our first trip to the 606 Club […]
‘Anyone who writes for The House That Soul Built can talk to me,’ says Mr Mud Morganfield (AKA Muddy Waters Jr) when I tell him the name of this website. The man […]
‘He gives pasty pudgy white guys hope for soul!‘ reads a YouTube comment about St Paul & The Broken Bones’ performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this past September. Formed in […]
Mica Paris delivered soulful, gospel-inspired interpretations from Ella Fitzgerald’s classic songbook, sung with her terrific tone. – Mica Paris‘ silhouette was just visible as she walked to the stage at […]
A beautifully erratic performer. – ‘All the crazy bitches say “yeah”!’ A thoroughly packed audience whooped and hollered to Ms Macy Gray’s encouragement. However, I’m sure Gray wouldn’t be offended by […]
John Legend has turned out a robust holiday album with a handful of soulful standouts. – When listening to the album – which involved various detours into Christmas music favourites […]
Read our round-up of October soul music releases! ‘Rosetta Tharpe’ – Kimberly Nichole Kimberly Nichole – rock ballerina and MC at exclusive cabaret nightclub The Box – is gearing up to release […]