Have you heard the one about a Queen 👑🎷who met a member of Queen 🎸 and they both met the King 👑 @theroyalfamily at Buckingham Palace @buckinghampalaceroyal 😂 No seriously, I had to take 24 hours to process everything about yesterday… It was such a joy attending my investiture with my family at Buckingham Palace. Surreal to speak to the King 2 days in a row, following my performance at Westminster Abbey. We spoke about music education, what more we can do and he said he’s working on it and I said I’m working on it too, I hope we can work on it together! My family made the day extra special, they are my heartbeat… a big thank you to you all for all your many many messages, I am overwhelmed by your love everytime. So sorry I can’t reply to every comment, but I make sure I read every single one! Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️ @brianmayforreal
Soooo I cried when I watched this!!! A personal message from @elmo@sesamestreet Thank you so much to everyone that made something so special happen for me. I am honoured to have received the @musicweekinsta Women in Music “Music Champion” Award on Friday in London. It was the most beautiful room full of women oozing inspiration. I’ve written songs for Sesame Street in the past couple of years and it’s been so cool to be welcomed into the family with so much love… I think the message from Elmo will be on a daily repeat from now on! 😂😜❤️ #musicweek #MWWIM #womeninmusic #elmo #sesamestreet
Discover Islington’s new live music restaurant 🎷✨
@soulmamalondon has officially opened its doors, bringing live music, soulful food, cocktails and uplifting vibes to North London 🎶🍴🕯️
We caught up with @yolandabrown to get the inside scoop on the new music venue everyone’s about to be talking about 👀✨
Expect:
✨ Live jazz & soul music
✨ Comfort food & cocktails
✨ Family music events
✨ A feel-good night out in London
Perfect for your next date night, girls night or live music night in Islington 💃🎷
Soul Mama Islington is now OPEN!
We are so excited to announce that we have expanded! After months of working and getting our new venue together, we are now open and we cannot wait to welcome you.
Our first event is tonight!
Who’s coming? ⬇️
This week’s podcast was recorded live in front of an appreciative crowd at the @bpi_music ’s ‘In Tune With Tomorrow’ programme at @soundcityplus . Our guest is BPI chair, musician and broadcaster – amongst many other things – @yolandabrown . YolanDa is a remarkable character and brought her unique energy as we talked about everything from AI and streaming remuneration to music education and why you should never rely on a backing track when you’re playing a Valentine’s Day gig! Tune in!
Happy memories of our schools concerts at @hackneyempire on 21 April ☺️
Along with presenter @yolandabrown , conductor @ellie.slorach , violinist Cellerina Park, members of the BBC Symphony Chorus and BSL interpreter Angie Newman, we shared music from BBC Ten Pieces with schools from across East London on a musical journey through time in two fun-filled concerts. 🎶
📷 Mark Allan
Who gets to claim the space?
YolanDa Brown is redefining what leadership looks like—on stage, in business, and beyond. From breaking records with Soul Mama to shaping the UK’s creative landscape, her journey is a masterclass in ownership, resilience, and impact.
This is about more than success—it’s about claiming credibility, embracing risk, and building on your own terms.
Read the full story on Entrepreneur UK.
#entrepreneuruk #leadership #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship
Today is Announcement Day here at Soul Mama!!! 📣
Join us for a special zoom Tuesday 14th at 7.30pm. Register now at: /nextchapter @soulmamalondon@yolandabrown@blackgrapelive
📣🚨 This is my Grandad from my Dad’s side of the family and he has just turned 100 years old! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
What an incredible blessing. God is so good.
We are beyond grateful to celebrate his life, his strength and his legacy. His impact is so clear in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A whole century of life, love, wisdom and grace. What a gift. Happy Birthday Grandad ❤️❤️❤️
#Blessed #100YearsOld #FamilyLegacy #Grateful #Centenarian GodIsGood
