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Tag: soul

Remembering Sam Cooke, the King of Soul

Posted on 9th December 20209th December 2020 by Benjamin Forrest

Benjamin Forrest reflects upon the life and times of the icon Sam Cooke, hailed by many as the “King of Soul”.

Ady Suleiman Delivers a Night of Memories at The Wardrobe, 17.03.19

Posted on 24th March 2019 by Jennifer Hyman

Nottingham based singer, Ady Suleiman, played to a full room on Sunday night at The Wardrobe in Leeds. In the lead up to his performance both the support act and the DJ deserve special mention, […]

JMSN’s Soulful Vocals Wash Over Headrow House, 20.11.18

Posted on 30th November 201827th March 2019 by Tom Weatherilt

Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter producer JMSN brought his soulful charm to Headrow House. We sent our writer Tom Weatherilt down to review the gig. Supporting singer, Duendita, provided an ethereal and melancholic yet energetic start to the show […]

KEEP THE FAITH: In the Middle with Steve Luigi

Posted on 7th June 20187th June 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

“Northern Soul: it’s not just music, it’s a scene”. Thomas Bennett chats to DJ Steve Luigi ahead of Leeds Central Soul Club’s 50th anniversary celebrations this Sunday at HiFi. In a small room with wooden […]

One Night With… Sadar Bahar – Review

Posted on 15th January 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

On December 9th, Wire gifted its crowd with an early Christmas present, as Sadar Bahar unravelled his bountiful array of disco and soul grooves. With a towel over his left shoulder, a twinkle in his […]

Equaliser Levels Up

Posted on 13th October 201713th October 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Equaliser is a more than just a good time. Encapsulating their beautiful ethos of inclusivity and diversity, Equaliser strives to live up to its name by making the club scene a more equal and open […]

Mr Scruff gets Funky on a Friday

Posted on 10th October 20171st March 2019 by Bella Davis

For someone whose peak was about 10 years ago, I can officially say that Mr Scruff still knows how to work a crowd. Known for his loose-lined cartoon drawings, love for cups of tea, and […]

A Celebration of African Boogie

Posted on 6th October 20176th October 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Image: Letta Mbulu. (Credits: The Vinyl Factory) Ahead of his set at Primal Sound this week, Douglas McConachie gives us a whistle stop tour of African boogie. Listen to each track on the Youtube playlist […]

Live At Leeds 2017 – 11 Acts Not To Miss

Posted on 12th April 201712th April 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

In just over two weeks, venues right across the city will be awash with music for the stellar Live At Leeds. Not only that, 2017 marks the festival’s 10th anniversary, and it looks set to […]

Preview: Kamasi Washington @ O2 Academy, 1/7/17

Posted on 23rd February 201728th February 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Epic’ is the one word to describe Kamasi Washington. And it isn’t only because it is the name of his 2015 album. If you don’t know what to expect, you won’t be disappointed, Washington is […]

Preview: Soul Rebels @ the Wardrobe, 4/3/17

Posted on 22nd February 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

On Saturday the 4th of March, Soul Rebels will be returning to Leeds. Over the last four years, DJ Lubi’s event has hosted acts such as José James, London Afrobeat Collective and Omar. This time […]

Preview: Soul Rebels present Riot Jazz at The Wardrobe

Posted on 1st October 20154th September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Soul Rebels is back this Saturday 3rd of October after the long summer break. The underground soul/hiphop/jazz/funk/global beats session is also celebrating it’s third birthday and anniversary at The Wardrobe Leeds with another bumper line-up […]

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