‘…Haynes has an innate soulfulness’ – A lead vocalist with acid jazzers Incognito, Vanessa Haynes has a fanbase across the UK and Europe among soul, funk, and jazz enthusiasts. She recently […]

Carroll Thompson – the Queen of Lovers Rock – was utterly radiant on stage – Born in England to Jamaican parents, Thompson rose to prominence in the 1980s when her […]

An exhilarating tribute to Nina Simone commanded by Jules Buckley, with divine singing from Ledisi and Lisa Fischer – Nina Simone – dubbed the ‘High Priestess of Soul’ – remains an idol […]

A charged and soulful performance from a rising star – Introduced as an artist ‘making a lot of noise’ within international jazz, Judi Jackson sauntered to the stage at Ronnie […]

The annual Meltdown event at the Southbank Centre allows a virtuosic musician to curate their own music festival. Previous curators have included Elvis Costello, David Bowie, and Patti Smith. This year, Nile Rodgers […]

Championed by Playlist Manager Sepideh Cole, ‘Unsigned Sessions’ at Pizza Express Live, High Holborn showcase a diverse, eclectic roster of talent. With usually four acts taking to the stage each […]

Sensitive and thrilling readings from Burt Bacharach’s iconic songbook – Last night in the Eventim Apollo, some of history’s finest pop music was performed. Instantly hummable but with deceptive complexity, […]

“Rather than selecting songs to convey her artistry and mine the nuances of her instrument, Shaw became a vehicle for crowd-pleasing numbers” – Doing a set comprised solely of covers […]

‘…One of the finest male voices in contemporary soul’ – I first stumbled across Jamison Ross during an impromptu visit to Nell’s Jazz and Blues in West Kensington four years […]

‘However evocative of the early noughties, David’s performances underscored his deft skill as a songwriter…’ – Craig David’s impromptu appearance on ITV2’s hit show Love Island last week baffled audiences. Kew […]

Having reviewed Stevie Wonder at the BST Hyde Park Festival a few days prior, Kew the Music was an interesting change of pace for this writer. Perhaps think of Kew the […]

The House That Soul Built had the privilege of attending the British Summer Time festival at Hyde Park to watch the iconic Stevie Wonder, with support from Lionel Richie, Lianne […]

Truly inspirational – Mavis Staples is adorable, inspiring, but also rousing. Hopping around the stage, singing with guttural passion, and encouraging a collective booing of the sitting US president – […]

The Empress of Soul consolidates her rule – It is an almost puzzling experience watching and listening to Gladys Knight. Let me explain. There are plenty of legacy artists with […]