Maya Hawke at Lafayette in London with opener Manu Grace

Written and captured by Sara Valle-Martínez People gathered on a Monday night in indie venue Lafayette in London to see what the actor-turned-singer Maya Hawke had to offer. South African singer Manu Grace opened for a crowd of expectant fans with a set of groovy beats and unguarded lyrics. Standing on stage in her green velvet dress with her guitar and …

Sonus faber’s Homage New Generation Launch Event

By Sara Valle-Martínez Sonus faber pay tribute to the titans of music history, from those on stage to those working behind the curtains, with their new award-winning Homage collection. The Homage New Generation melds artistry with cutting-edge innovation to elevate the listening experience to new heights. All the squares in the company’s ethos are checked. …

Accolade at the St James | Theatre review

By Sara Valle-Martínez (ARCHIVE: Originally published in 2014) Three years after the play’s first revival since the 1950s, this new production of Accolade still has the ability to surprise its audience. Featuring a host of witty and raw characters, Accolade deals with writer Emlyn Williams’ belief that we all have something to be ashamed of. Director Blanche McIntyre took a chance in restaging this 50s …

Caroline Polachek @ Roundhouse (London) – full article

By Sara Valle-Martínez Caroline Polachek sold out two nights in a row in London on her come back to England after the lockdown.  Caroline Polachek @ Roundhouse (London) 28/10/2021. Photo by Sara Valle-Martínez. On the 12th of March 2020 Caroline Polachek played in London’s gay bar Heaven. People joked that she ‘opened the gates of …