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 […]
Four Things The Tina Turner Musical Must Avoid
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, […]
Motown: The Musical (Review)
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 […]
Burden Down – Jennifer Hudson (Review)
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 […]
Soul Holiday – Marisha Wallace (Review)
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 […]
A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Review)
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aretha Franklin’s record deal with Atlantic Records, a remastered LP of Aretha classics has been released. The main difference? They feature an extra musical coating […]
Moya Angela in Dreamgirls (Review)
Having originated on Broadway in 1981, the soulful musical Dreamgirls only reached London’s West End in November 2016. In its first year, the West End production has proved to be a […]
If All I Was Was Black – Mavis Staples (Review)
Mavis Staples, part of the old-guard of American gospel and soul, is back again. Despite being 78 years of age, Staples still has the irresistible urge to record. Her latest […]
Standards – Seal (Review)
The British soul singer Seal seems to have backtracked. It was only in 2015 that he expressed his reservations about recording new ‘concept’ albums. Yet only two years later he […]
The Architect – Paloma Faith (Review)
For her fourth studio album – The Architect – English singer Paloma Faith has gone in a decidedly political route. The album tackles issues such as toxic masculinity, refugees, and […]