Our favourite Gladys Knight live performances!
The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight is again gracing the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, having last performed there in 2019. You can buy tickets here. In advance of […]
Ego Ella May – ‘The Morning Side of Love’ (Review)
Enchanting neo-soul chanteuse Ego Ella May offers a modern reinterpretation of a 1970s jazz instrumental with ‘The Morning Side of Love’, originally released by drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton on […]
Dionne Warwick at the London Palladium (Review)
The 2020s have already been full of surprises. Obviously, the global coronavirus pandemic sits at the top of the list. But I’m not sure many anticipated the rise of Dionne […]
Jen Kearney – Atlantic (Review)
With its deep, soulful hues with jazzy character, Atlantic is a sterling four-song EP from Boston-based musician Jen Kearney. Inspired by her time living in London, Kearney explains: “It’s a personal […]
BBC Proms Concerts for Soul Fans
Though primarily a classical concert series, the BBC Proms has often catered to fans of soul, jazz, and blues. We’re still reeling from their 2019 tribute to Nina Simone, featuring […]
The Drifters Girl – Original Cast Album (Review)
An Olivier-nominated musical, The Drifters Girl tells the story of the iconic vocal group and their pioneering manager Faye Treadwell – who oversaw The Drifters’ fluctuating line-ups and competition from […]
Singles Round-Up – April 2022
Here’s our latest round-up of March-April releases, with new music from Acantha Lang, Danny Toeman, Quinn Oulton feat. Moses Boyd, and Jennifer Holliday! Acantha Lang – ‘River Keep Runnin” THTSB […]
Lady Blackbird at the Union Chapel (Review)
‘A masterclass in phrasing.’ A stint with Epic Records as an R&B artist did not take Marley Munroe where she needed (or deserved) to be. Now performing under the name […]
Reuben James – ‘What U Need’ (Review)
Soulful vocalist and pianist Reuben James trails the release of his Tunnel Vision mixtape with new single ‘What U Need’. Featuring slick flows from Chicago rapper Ric Wilson, ‘What U Need’ […]
Upcoming Shows at Pizza Express Live, London, May – July 2022
Read about the upcoming shows at one of our favourite venues for live jazz and soul music – Pizza Express Live! Disco superstars The Real Thing kick things off on Thursday 2nd June. […]
Ledisi – ‘Knockin” (Review)
Soul singer Ledisi has re-recorded her 2009 tune ‘Knockin” for upcoming documentary Take Me To The River: New Orleans, a story of the city’s rich musical history. Ledisi’s vocals are […]
Sydney Fay – ‘Until the End’ (Review)
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sydney Fay exhibits captivating phrasing on folksy jazz tune ‘Until the End’. With a style reminiscent of Norah Jones, Fay nestles herself within a gorgeously minimalist arrangement of […]
Soul Legends Unite for All-Star ‘Giants of Soul’ UK Tour
The Giants of Soul Tour is on its way and ready to come to a venue near you from September to October 2022 and is a must see, must hear, […]
Curtis Harding at Electric Brixton (Review)
Soul singer Curtis Harding proves he can rock out too – Hailed by The Guardian as one of ‘the new stars of classic soul’, Curtis Harding has plenty to offer […]