After the “Wolverine” screening, Fantastic**t and I headed to the Indig02 to catch Raphael Saadiq do his thang. I was at the Saadiq gig last year when he played two nights at the Jazz Cafe, but standardly – I could/would never turn down a chance to see himagain! Raphael Saadiq is, without question, one of the most talented and respected soul musicians of our time. His back catalogue spans more than a decade and his musical legancy speaks for itself. From his early days in Tony! Toni! Tone!, to his incredible solo albums (Instant Vintage, As Ray Ray, and most recently The Way I See It), and of course his incredible collaboration with Dawn Robinson (En Vogue) & Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) as Lucy Pearl.
Last year, we had the pleasure of interviewing Saadiq and got to know the man behind the music, but seeing him live is an all together different experience. His command of the stage and audience is something to behold. His voice, damn, his voice is surreal live – perfect almost. I can’t lie, the gig at the Jazz Cafe did have a better atmosphere, but that’ll always be the case with smaller venues I guess. But this is not to take distract from Saadiq and his band, who played together brilliantly. The show mainly comprised of new material from The Way I See It, also consisted of those classic joints like “Anniversary”, “Be Here”, “I Wanna Dance Tonight” and “Still Ray” (too big, that tune be!).
Last night was yet another dope experience of the greatness that is Mr. Raphael Saadiq. His talents are limitless and so to watch him and his band do their thing – will never tire or bore me. Til’ the next time I say!
I’m gonna upload some more pictures in a bit, so hol’ tight for that!
Peace, Love & Raphael Saadiq
Speeakz
i always doubt your camera, but you came through strong on the happy snaps! well done.
It always does the job init? Ha!
I WAS THERE! HE WAS AMAZING! I LOVE THIS MAN!
lovely review! glad you appreciate great artists here!
Raphael Saadiq is pure class. I'm very upset I missed him this time around, but will make sure I check for him next time. I listen to his album at least once a day it's such a great album.
Thanks for this review, can't wait to see more piccys!
love these pictures!!
great review too btw!
[...] Other shows of interest were Angela Johnson, Anthony David and Eric Roberson, aka The Jazzy Soul Collective (review here) and Raphael Saadiq’s concert at the Indigo in London (here). [...]
He was 'On Point'!
will never give up the chance to see him again.