Blues and Soul Music Magazine

The Internet: Somerset House, London 11/7/19

The Somerset House Summer Series delivered yet again this year with another set of fine acts and tonight was no exception, as every busy contemporary soul heroes The Internet kicked proceedings off in style..

NAO: Sommerset House, London 12/7/19

It wasn't hard to notice the years of Nao building up her devoted fan base has paid off, as the sell-out/enthusiastic audience sang every word of every track back to the ever smiling artist...

Maceo Parker: Roundhouse, London 5/7/19

Not only has Maceo Parker performed on James Brown's best known records, he was also an integral figure in shaping the Parliament-Funkadelic sound in the 1970s. And has 13 solo albums to his name...

Robert Glasper with Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge: Roundhouse, London 3/7/19

Glasper was joined by Chris Dave and Derrick Hodge, with support coming from the impressive Celeste. The list of artists the three band members have worked with is astonishing...

Stevie Wonder's Song Party: Barclaycard BST Festival, Hyde Park, London 8/7/19

Stevie Wonder wows sellout Hyde Park Crowd with his all-time classics but drops a health bombshell after his set...

Keb’ Mo’: Union Chapel, London 2/7/19

In typically relaxed heartfelt/tender style, four-time Grammy winning blues star Keb’ Mo’ made a rare UK appearance, entertaining enthralled fans solo style at Islington’s ever impressive Union Chapel...

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Hangar, London Fields 17/5/19

Adrian Younge has long been one of the most exciting producers around. And there's no doubting Ali Shaheed Muhammad's musical pedigree. A founding member of hip-hop icons A Tribe Called Quest...

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...