Natasha Watts at Pizza Express Live (Review)
‘Watts’ voice is mellow but thick in tone. Loud and powerful enough to cut through the band, but always smooth and warm.’ – Rarely have I come across a vocalist […]
Round-Up: Macy Gray, Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson, Gladys Knight
You know the drill – just another round-up of some soul music releases/performances on our radar: Macy Gray, Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson, and Empress of Soul Gladys Knight. Macy Gray – Ruby […]
D’Influence at Nell’s Jazz and Blues (Review)
‘Bass-driven, distinctly British, and groove-laden.’ – While a late sound-check meant that this writer had to stand outside the venue in the drizzle, the 1990s acid jazz group came through […]
At Last: The Etta James Story at Cadogan Hall, London (Preview)
Any Etta James fans out there? If so, you should probably take a look at At Last: The Etta James Story. This narrative concert originated in Melbourne, Australia in 2013 and […]
The Gospel Blues Series at Pizza Express High Holborn
An afternoon of raw gospel singing, storytelling, and testifying. – ‘Gospel, blues, soul, and a slice of pizza’, announced CrazySexyCoool Entertainment founder Ovie, introducing the afternoon’s performance. Drawn from Ovie’s […]
September Round-Up: Sy Smith, Bashiyra, India Arie, Reel People Feat. Tony Momrelle
Read below for a round-up of September soul music releases! Sy Smith – ‘Camelot’ For her third single from the terrific Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete, Sy Smith […]
D’Influence at Nell’s Jazz and Blues (Preview)
On 6th October, acid jazz collective D’Influence will be performing at Nell’s Jazz and Blues in West Kensington, London. After an Instagram video of a band rehearsal in 2016 attracted […]
Hil St Soul and Alex Parvenu at Nell’s Jazz and Blues (Review)
Hil St Soul’s comfort on stage, and the natural ease of her vocals, mirrored the smooth, neo-soul grooves of her original material. – Located inconspicuously next to a Sainsburys in […]
Dionne Warwick at Royal Albert Hall (Review)
“Buoyed by the wonderful acoustics of the Royal Albert Hall, the crackle and husk of Warwick’s voice dazzled.” – Sauntering to the stage in her golden and black tiered gown, […]
Black Girls Rock! Aretha Franklin Tribute
Black Girls Rock? Indeed. – For the 2018 Black Girls Rock! awards show, hosted annually on BET, five gifted black female vocalists took to the stage to the celebrate the […]
Hil St Soul at Nell’s Jazz and Blues, 21/09/18 (Preview)
On 21st September, British soul artist Hil St Soul will be performing at Nell’s Jazz and Blues – a hidden gem within London’s live music scene located in West Kensington. Born […]
August Review Round-Up
Read below for a round-up of soul music releases this August. – Under My Skin – Gabrielle After an eleven year hiatus, British soul songstress Gabrielle has returned with her […]
Michelle John at Hideaway (Review)
‘Capable of feathery inflections, John can also belt with vibrato-fuelled gloriousness, and wail and extemporise with gospel fervour.’ – Many members of the public may remember Michelle John from her […]
State of All Things – Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics (Review)
Dark, poetic writing coupled with punchy, soulful orchestration. – Atlanta-based soul ensemble Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics aspire to meld their classic soul influences with a contemporary sheen. Formed in […]