‘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 […]
The Vox Collective are a group of session musicians often appearing in different incarnations across London’s live music scene. Almost a year-and-a-half ago, the group performed an homage to iconic […]
Soul-baring and confessional performances – Tahirah Memory is a contemporary jazz singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Having toured internationally as a backing vocalist for K.D Lang, Memory established herself as a […]
A celebration of female creativity and collaboration – Soul Women Unite saw the coming together of five leading women in the soul and jazz space. Facilitated by leading saxophonist Yolanda […]
‘That high tenor – never sounding thin or strained – is pure gold’ – A sold-out, effusive crowd cheered Mr Tony Momrelle as he walked to the stage last night […]
“Eidi is compelling in her sincerity, calmness, and deft phrasing” – After a sell-out show earlier in the year, singer-songwriter Lara Eidi and her musical companions returned to the Hampstead […]
The Queen of British Soul celebrated twenty-five years of hustle, passion, and vocal excellence – Ms Knight has kept the fire of a terrific music career burning for the past […]
Mixing soul and musical theatre, Wallace showcased her dynamic vocals and emotional delivery – As part of the ‘Sunday Favourites’ series at The Other Palace – produced by Lambert Jackson – Broadway […]
‘Griffin sang with breath-taking purity’ – Folk, gospel, and Americana singer-songwriter Patty Griffin performed an intimate set last night at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London’s Southbank Centre. After a […]
A superb concert, marked by a sublime collaboration between Imelda May and Ronnie Wood – Anchored by the phenomenal Leo Green Orchestra, Friday Night is Music Night has thrived by […]