While house music spread across Europe like wildfire and danceable synthpop dominated the charts, a British collective conquered the world with a unique sound. Soul II Soul produced
In the spring of 1981, a song aired on the radio that blurred the lines between jazz and pop. A warm saxophone, a velvety-smooth voice, and an irresistible
In the autumn of 1982, something remarkable happened in the British charts. Whilst bands such as Duran Duran and Soft Cell dominated with their synthesiser sounds, a funk
It was spring 1979 when a new band reached number two in the UK charts. No slick pop production, no polished radio-friendly sound, but an idiosyncratic story about
Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has died, marking the end of one of the most influential careers in modern music. The Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician, and actor was widely
This Sunday evening, Da Lata performed at London’s Jazz Cafe to celebrate the official release of their new album “Edge of Blue”. It was a night filled with
