Friday, March 12, 2010


UK Soul Jam with CK Gospel Choir (Event Review)

January 18, 2010 by SoulCulture  
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The UK Soul Jam Christmas Special took place at London’s Jazz Cafe on December 6th. To tell the truth, I hadn’t heard of this event before and I was looking forward to this experience with excitement and anticipation. I really appreciate the fact that events like this, which proudly promote new and established talent, can [...]

14th Jan: ‘The Residents’ @ A Lounge, Trafalgar Square

January 13, 2010 by SoulUK  
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Bringing together some of London’s finest touring musicians,  Kathrin deBoer (Belleruche, Bonobo) will front a new weekly Thursday night residency at the recently relaunched A Lounge in Trafalgar Square.  Taking advantage of migratory musicians the line up will be changing weekly with very special guest players.
This highly anticipated project, featuring some [...]

4th FEB: Choklate & Russell Taylor @ Vibe Bar, London

January 11, 2010 by SoulUK  
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The folks at Aesthetic Sounds have a real treat for soul lovers this February when US soulstress Choklate and up-and-coming soul singer Russell Taylor take the stage at Vibe Bar.
On the back of their fantastic 2009 albums (Russell’s Confessional and Choklate’s To Whom It May Concern) this is sure to be a great show. Tickets [...]

5 DEC: SOUL-D-OUT Festive Showcase ft. Jonas, Brooke Bailey, Chidi + Lifford

November 25, 2009 by SoulCulture  
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SOUL-D-OUT- Festive showcase
Soul-D-Out LIVE! presents a night of quality live UK soul music with a special guest artist. South Londoner Chidi, Lifford (formerly of Artful Dodger), Brit school attendee Brooke Bailey and all the way from Denmark Jonas. Why not start the festive season here at Soul-D-Out (UK) LIVE! the place where the soulful reside…
Date: [...]

30 NOV: FAT FREDDY’S DROP + DJ Vadim at Hammersmith Apollo

November 19, 2009 by SoulCulture  
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Still very much a fan of their debut album, Based on a True Story, I’ve heard that Fat Freddy’s Drop are impeccable live – their music feels like it would translate well into jam sessions. Catch this seven-piece soulful/rootsy/jazzy/dub band hailing from New Zealand live in London later this month…
Event: FAT FREDDY’S DROP with support [...]

29 NOV: SUBSTANCE – WITH ERIK RICO LIVE

November 19, 2009 by SoulCulture  
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Future Soul pioneer Erik Rico joins Substance this coming Sunday with his full electronic set up for a live performance accompanied by live percussion.  Born into a family of creative artists, Erik began his professional career 10 years ago as a self contained artist/producer on Sony’s Columbia Records after being discovered by American Idol’s Randy [...]

28 NOV: BOOKSLAM CHRISTMAS HOOLIE with Lionel Shriver + Andreya Triana @ The Tabernacle

November 19, 2009 by SoulCulture  
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Book Slam @ The Tabernacle
Saturday, 28th November, 2009
Powis Square, London
W11 2AY
Tickets: £6 in advance from bookslam.com/ £8 on the door
Doors open 6pm, stuff starts around 8pm
Featured performances to loo forward to at this Book Slam event include:

LIONEL SHRIVER – author of the Orange Prize-winning, ‘We Need To Talk About Kevin‘, celebrating the rebirth of her [...]

20 NOV: HAVANA CULTURE album launch with Gilles Peterson

November 18, 2009 by SoulCulture  
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Havana Cultura present a new project bringing the best of a new generation of Cuban musicians together to create an album of modern Cuban urban music.
The launch party will be hosted by Gilles Peterson who will be spinning his favourite Cuban tracks from past to present. The 9-piece Havana Cultura Band will headline this Cuban [...]

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