Stirring renditions from a songbook rich in pain, resistance, and hope.  – Premiering last Sunday, ‘Amazing Grace’ is the new production from Ovie Okenarhe – the founder of music events […]

A fine set from some of the strongest musicians London has to offer. – Live music late on a Sunday evening may not be ideal for most.  However, the small […]

Guaranteed entertainment. – It takes a degree of star power to repeatedly, and consistently, sell out a venue. Natalie Williams and her cadre of vocalists and musicians – the Soul […]

‘Skeete’s voice has those compelling imperfections, with raspy cracks and breaks rich in character and expression.’ – It’s two-for-two at the 606 Club. Even if the venue’s intimacy may make […]

Combustible energy from Ms Walker.  – Last night, British soul/R&B artist Terri Walker closed the EFG London Jazz Festival with a performance at Hideaway. Born in London to Jamaican parents, […]

With philosophical lyrics and brooding, at times dangerous, production, Thabo strikes as one of the most exciting and unique soul artists around. – Never before have I left a concert […]

Beverley Knight delivered a ferociously consistent, high intensity, and marvellously sung tribute.  – In the month of Marvel creator Stan Lee’s passing, it occurs to me that the fictional metal […]

‘Vula spills with musicality, often improvising with the band and ad-libbing intuitively.’ – ‘Come on, girl! ‘ Such endorsements were muttered (sometimes hollered) every time Miss Vula Malinga executed one of her vocal acrobatics. […]

Imaani impressed with a stylish, nuanced set.  – Last night was one of several firsts for The House That Soul Built. It was our first trip to the 606 Club […]

Mica Paris delivered soulful, gospel-inspired interpretations from Ella Fitzgerald’s classic songbook, sung with her terrific tone. – Mica Paris‘ silhouette was just visible as she walked to the stage at […]

A beautifully erratic performer.  – ‘All the crazy bitches say “yeah”!’  A thoroughly packed audience whooped and hollered to Ms Macy Gray’s encouragement. However, I’m sure Gray wouldn’t be offended by […]

Some scintillating musicianship, if mostly from the band.  – Subterania, previously known as Acklam Hall, was opened in 1989 and hosted the likes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Madonna, […]

While she may not be a household name, Beverley Skeete has musical pedigree. Firstly, she sang for twenty years in Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Moreover, her repertoire as a backing […]

Vika Bull has all guns blazing in this terrific Etta James tribute.  – ‘I’d rather go blind, boy.’  This refrain fades out solemnly in the recording of this iconic blues […]