So much music being created by artists in this world. So many barriers to getting it heard, properly valued, sold and any money into their pockets. We all know it’s a travesty of epic proportions. To all the artists who share their music with me digitally: thank you, and, I’m truly sorry. Lots of it I… Continue reading Native Sun: Hip Hop+Afrobeat+Sunshine+Love On Foot
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Roots Manuva, Leon Bridges & Human Snails at Citadel Festival 2015
On a sunny, blue-sky London day I found my way to the inaugural Citadel Festival 2015 for two reasons: to experience an uncommon live performance by veteran Londonite rapper Roots Manuva – and to hear the music of the young, up-and-coming Texan soul artist Leon Bridges. Roots Manuva Roots Manuva came first – the casually,… Continue reading Roots Manuva, Leon Bridges & Human Snails at Citadel Festival 2015
D’Angelo & The Vanguard: Then & Now – Night & Day
The difference between D’Angelo & The Vanguard’s concert at London’s Roundhouse on Monday night and the last concert of theirs I heard is like Night and Day. The last was nine months ago when they performed at Soulfest 2014– “Australia’s first annual neo-soul, hip hop and jazz festival”. At that time and for the previous… Continue reading D’Angelo & The Vanguard: Then & Now – Night & Day