Blues and Soul Music Magazine

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...

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...

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...

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...

Roy Ayers: Union Chapel, Islington, London 12/4/19

The Godfather of Neo-Soul may be 78 now, but he's showing no sign of slowing down. His performance at the Union Chapel was the first of two nights at the stunning gothic church in Islington...

Joel Culpepper: EartH, Hackney, London 20/3/19

Unsurprisingly there was a buzz around Earth in Hackney ahead of the 34-year-old soul singer's performance, with a large crowd packing the upstairs theatre in the impressive venue...

Atmosfear : 100 Club, London 8/3/19

Hands up who remembers Brit Funk? Well just to refresh your memory it was a halcyon period ( late 70's to early 80's) featuring such bands as Hi Tension,Light Of The World,Central Line,Imagination

Chic Ft. Nile Rodgers: O2, London 19/12/18

Chic Ft. Nile Rodgers: O2 Arena, London 19/12/18

Nile Rodgers is a songwriting colossus who was at the forefront of the disco era, and his Daft Punk inspired revival has ensured he's still relevant to crowds who have never pulled on a pair of flares in their lives...

The Soul Immigrants : Pizza Express Holborn 10/1/2019

If tonight's gig is anything to go by then 2019 is going to be a corker of a year for this long standing band.This impressively versatile and cohesive outfit strode through tough funky rhythms with assuredness and heaps of energy.