Gregory Porter at Royal Albert Hall (Review)
Gregory Porter is no stranger to the Royal Albert Hall. In 2018, he released a live album recorded at the esteemed venue – a tribute to his idol Nat King […]
Marie Naffah – Honey & Air (Review)
London-based singer-songwriter Marie Naffah, a former winner of MTV’s ‘Unsigned Artist of the Year’, unveils her conceptual double-single EPÂ Honey & Air. Here, Naffah offers the same song recorded in contrasting […]
The Daptone Super Soul Revue Live at the Apollo (Review)
Celebrating two decades at the forefront of contemporary soul, Daptone Records mark their 20th anniversary with a live album recorded at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. Recorded […]
Wyn Starks + Andreas Moss – ‘Tomorrow’ (Review)
Following his breakout single ‘Circles’, Minneapolis-raised singer-songwriter Wyn Starks returns with the inescapably optimistic ‘Tomorrow’. Consistent with his previous output, Starks marries the soar and spirit of gospel music with […]
Cindy Latin – ‘I Don’t Know What’s Worse’ (Review)
The House That Soul Built first came across Berklee College of Music student Cindy Latin when she released her Alanis-Morisette-meets-jazz song ‘Get Gone‘. Exploring the intersection between big band, soul, and […]
Moses Sumney meets Jules Buckley and the BBC Symphony Orchestra (Review)
One could sense the audience collectively hold their breath as the characteristically enigmatic Moses Sumney entered the stage at the Royal Albert Hall last night, veiled in grey. Behind him […]
Acantha Lang – Sugar Woman (Review)
Blues-soul singer Acantha Lang cements her viability as a recording artist with debut EP Sugar Woman. The London-based singer, originally from New Orleans, is an active presence in London’s live […]
Ledisi – Ledisi Sings Nina (Review)
In a revealing interview with The New York Times, Ledisi spoke of how the music of Dr Nina Simone saved her from the brink of suicide. The Grammy-winning contemporary soul […]
Joy – ‘Forever’ (Review)
A multi-lingual songstress hailing from Germany and signed to Motown records, Joy Denalane has been active in Germany’s music scene since her 2002 debut album Mamani. The daughter of a […]
Beau Williams – ‘White Flag’ (Review)
Beau Williams’ soaring falsetto note in signature tune ‘Elvina‘ is a musical moment we don’t discuss enough. The Texas-born gospel singer is still in great voice (at 71 years of […]
Ledisi – ‘Feeling Good’ (Review)
It was to this writer’s delight when Ledisi – inarguably one of the most gifted soul vocalists of this century – announced her upcoming project Ledisi Sings Nina. Her tribute […]
Anthony Hamilton – ‘You Made a Fool of Me’ (Review)
Gearing towards releasing a new album this coming September, soul veteran Anthony Hamilton adds to his repertoire of pained, heartbreak tunes with latest single ‘You Made A Fool of Me’. […]
Mica Paris at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (Review)
One of the stalwarts of British soul, Mica Paris returned from an 11-year album hiatus with Gospel last year. Paris was due to launch the album with a residency at Ronnie Scott’s […]
Reuben James feat. Sophie Faith, Jay Prince, Carrtoons – ‘Closer’ (Review)
Trained in the world of jazz but with a predilection for soul and R&B flavours, Reuben James enjoyed a sell-out show at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club last week […]