Reel People – Hideaway Streatham 19/01/2019

Reel People’s soul, disco and boogie songs had nearly everyone in a packed Hideaway on their feet and dancing the night away.
Reel People featured four vocalists of rich pedigree. Tony Momrelle who until recently was a regular performer with Incognito. Paula Champion, from Atlanta Georgia, who sings with the great Angie Stone. Vula Malinga, the Vu of LaShaVu and a backing vocalist with a host of big named artistes. Holly Petrie who like Vula is a session singer for the stars. They were supported by an excellent band including Emiliano Pari on keys and Tony Remy on guitar.
Reel People played two sets of up-tempo soul, disco and boogie songs with Tony Momrelle singing a soulful lead on about half the songs, Paula Champion, who is a powerful vocalist who gives her all, sang lead on five songs. Vula Malinga whose voice has an amazing tone and vast range sang lead on four (including a duet with Sharlene Hector the Sha of LaShaVu. Holly Petrie sang lead on just one song but showed what a fine voice she has. Amongst the songs were ‘Golden Lady’, ‘Seven Days to Wonder’ and ‘Second Guess’ and songs from their new album ‘Retroflection’.
If you like these music genres I would recommend them, take a dip into their latest album.