There are a growing number of brilliant artists either representing soul music or fusing soulfulness with pop, indie, electronic and funk, creating something refreshing and new. So, I compiled 10 artists/bands from the UK in 2011; Adele, Clare Maguire, Corinne Bailey Rae, Bluey Robinson, Daley, Joss Stone, Sade, Plan B, Jessie J and Jaynee.
Adele
22-year-old North Londoner, Adele, has gained worldwide success from the moment she released her debut album, and this year, she's breaking records again. Her music couldn't be further away from the typical pop/dance scene populating the charts. She has such a powerful voice, singing emotional jazz and soul numbers like 'Someone Like You' and 'Rolling In The Deep'. Wikipedia notes, she is the 'first living artist to achieve the feat of two top five hits in both the UK Singles Chart and the UK Album Chart simultaneously since The Beatles in 1964.' That's a sobering achievement for the young soul singer.
Clare Maguire
Birmingham born Clare Maguire produces intricate pop music. It can't be described as soul music per se, but with a voice akin to Annie Lennox, it's hard not to describe Clare as soulful. Again, only in her early-twenties, she portrays a level of experience through her lyrics and her voice, as heard in the brilliant song, 'Strangest Thing.'
Corinne Bailey Rae
Leeds born Corinne Bailey Rae is a talented jazz singer/musician who grows in a different direction with each album. On her second studio piece, the song 'Closer', as when mixed with her signature vocals, is reminiscent of yesteryear, albeit, the 70s, and yet she still keeps it relevant. And then there's her 'The Love EP' featuring 5 covers, including Prince's 1979 hit, 'I Wanna Be Your Lover,' but not jazzed up, but more synthesised than even the original.
Bluey Robinson
Sweden born and London raised soul singer Bluey Robinson goes beyond the atypical soul music genre. He flawlessly mixes his style with funk and pop, and is not afraid to sing a cappella or acoustically. You can tell he is inspired by the old-school, but he definitely knows how to keep his music fresh and relevant for these times today.
Adele
22-year-old North Londoner, Adele, has gained worldwide success from the moment she released her debut album, and this year, she's breaking records again. Her music couldn't be further away from the typical pop/dance scene populating the charts. She has such a powerful voice, singing emotional jazz and soul numbers like 'Someone Like You' and 'Rolling In The Deep'. Wikipedia notes, she is the 'first living artist to achieve the feat of two top five hits in both the UK Singles Chart and the UK Album Chart simultaneously since The Beatles in 1964.' That's a sobering achievement for the young soul singer.
Clare Maguire
Birmingham born Clare Maguire produces intricate pop music. It can't be described as soul music per se, but with a voice akin to Annie Lennox, it's hard not to describe Clare as soulful. Again, only in her early-twenties, she portrays a level of experience through her lyrics and her voice, as heard in the brilliant song, 'Strangest Thing.'
Corinne Bailey Rae
Leeds born Corinne Bailey Rae is a talented jazz singer/musician who grows in a different direction with each album. On her second studio piece, the song 'Closer', as when mixed with her signature vocals, is reminiscent of yesteryear, albeit, the 70s, and yet she still keeps it relevant. And then there's her 'The Love EP' featuring 5 covers, including Prince's 1979 hit, 'I Wanna Be Your Lover,' but not jazzed up, but more synthesised than even the original.
Bluey Robinson
Sweden born and London raised soul singer Bluey Robinson goes beyond the atypical soul music genre. He flawlessly mixes his style with funk and pop, and is not afraid to sing a cappella or acoustically. You can tell he is inspired by the old-school, but he definitely knows how to keep his music fresh and relevant for these times today.
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