Following their breakthrough debut album in the early ‘90s The Brand New Heavies went on to earn sixteen Top ...
On February 6, 2021 / By Sam BleazardI last saw Omar in the intimate setting of south London’s Hideaway club a couple of years ago. The ...
On February 5, 2021 / By Sam BleazardIn the early 1990s the London music scene was developing into something that would later be labelled Acid Jazz. ...
On November 10, 2019 / By Sam BleazardHeading to the entrance of London’s O2 against the backdrop of torrential rain and plummeting autumn temperatures, meant as ...
On October 27, 2019 / By adminWith a much-anticipated set coming up at the Innervisions festival in London shortly, The Cocoa Diaries catches up with ...
On July 1, 2019 / By adminFollowing the great success of the first event of its kind, Ovalhouse presents the second #CONNECT: Black Women in ...
On February 27, 2019 / By adminBy Sam Bleazard Paisley Park was in their hearts… Brown Mark, Dr Fink, Bobby Z, Wendy & Lisa – ...
On February 15, 2019 / By adminThe legend that is Alexander O’ Neal celebrated 30 years since the release of his hit album Hearsay in ...
On October 9, 2018 / By adminLegendary R&B group Shalamar are heading back to the UK this autumn/winter, performing two shows in Manchester and London. The ...
On August 19, 2018 / By adminMy first memory of seeing Carleen Anderson speak was on a short piece of music news reportage circa 1990, ...
On July 20, 2018 / By Sam Bleazard