Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Gladys Knight: Royal Albert Hall, London 20/7/22

For an artist of such longevity, the Royal Albert Hall was the perfect place for one of soul music's most regal figures. At the age of 78, Gladys Knight remains a compelling stage presence...

Corinne Bailey Rae: Royal Festival Hall, London 21/04/22

This was a homecoming performance to savour with Corinne Bailey Rae drinking in the atmosphere while filling London's Royal Festival Hall with love...

Michael Kiwanuka: Cambridge Corn Exchange 11/5/22

Good things come to those prepared to wait, and from the opening notes of "Piano Joint”, it was clear that Kiwanuka was keen to make up for lost time...

Curtis Harding: Electric Brixton, London 25/3/22

Curtis Harding's work over the years has drawn in elements of hip-hop, R&B and gospel, all with a psychedelic edge. That was all on show during his impressive 90-minute set...

Emeli Sandé: Roundhouse Festival, Roundhouse, London 19/1/22

It was just Sandé seated at a piano and no band onstage. The lighting is spectacular and her easy dialogue adds to the sense of intimacy at the Roundhouse in London...

The Kingdom Choir (Roundhouse Festival): Roundhouse, London 22/1/22

There was a palpable sense of joy as The Kingdom Choir took to the stage at The Roundhouse for a special Saturday night show during the In The Round Festival...

Craig Charles, Ria Currie, The King Rooster + Urban Allstars: Boatyard, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex 29/10/21

The great thing about Craig Charles is that he presides over a genuine shared experience and he knows instinctively how to read a room...

Brooklyn Funk Essentials: Jazz Cafe London 10/10/21

Across a career that stretches 25 years, Brooklyn Funk Essentials have established themselves as a unique project fusing soul, hip hop, ragga, spoken word, jazz and, of course, da funk!

Omar: Jazz Cafe, London 14/8/21

It was no surprise that the Godfather of UK soul, Omar, drew a capacity crowd to his first show at The Jazz Cafe since COVID restrictions were lifted. A huge smile crossed the singer's face as he stepped onstage...

Nile Rodges & Chic: Hampton Court Palace Festival, Hampton Court, Surrey 22/8/21

For anyone in need of an uplifting evening, soul/funk/disco icons Nile Rodgers and Chic are the perfect tonic, and the courtyard of the historic castle at Hampton Court Palace is the perfect venue for it...