Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Yasiin Bey + Ocean Wisdom: Forum Kentish Town, London 14/4/19

Recently Yasiin Bey has been something of a mainstay in London, both performing solo and with Black Star companion Talib Kweli. Review wise, it's been something of a mixed bag and tonight was no different...

Lee Fields + Eska: Shepherd's Bush Empire, London 4/5/19

Lee FieldsFew music careers have followed the amazing trajectory of veteran soul man Lee Fields. The success and acclaim enjoyed by latest album "It Rains Love" is testament to his longevity...

THE INTERNET: O2 Academy Brixton, London 21/3/19

In a year of high points, 2018 was a breakthrough year for The Internet... Latest long-player "Hive Mind" showed just how far they'd come since breaking off from California's Odd Future collective...

Nubiyan Twist: EartH, Hackney, London 23/3/19

Since their debut self-titled album dropped in 2015, there's been a lot of excitement around Nubiyan Twist. Their fusion of jazz, funk, soul and practically everything in between has won them a devoted army of fans...

Slum Village: Scala, London 8/2/19

Friday night and a big occasion for London's hip-hop nerds, of who there are plenty. Founded by J Dilla in the mid-1990s, Slum Village are responsible for some of the genre's iconic moments...

Noname: Shepherds Bush Empire, London 30/3/19

Make no mistake about it, Chicago native Noname is one of the most exciting talents around at the moment...

Eli 'Paperboy' Reed: Dingwalls, London 11/6/19

Authentic rhythm & blues showman Eli 'Paperboy' Reed delivered his own brand of sumptuous blues and soul, punctuated by plenty of James Brown style soul screams. Good god! What a show...

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey 6/6/19

It was party time at the Palace with Good Time Jools, his excellent band and first-class guests...

Tower of Power + Incognito: Royal Albert Hall, London 30/5/19

The evenings celebrations started with a 40th anniversary party care of jazz/soul heroes Incognito and finished in style with the sublime soul power of 50th anniversary celebrating, Tower Of Power...

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio + Skeltr: Jazz Cafe, London 10/6/19

The chemistry between the organist, Lamarr and guitarist Jimmy James is off the chain! They tease each other by egging each other on, trying to outfox one another with rhythmic displacements...