Annette B

Annette B, a gospel singer and recording artist, built her early career in lovers rock, the UK version of reggae, influenced by her Jamaican heritage.

Ian Reid

Ian Reid, a bass player from Wolverhampton, shares a musical journey rooted in his Jamaican heritage and deep involvement in the church, running parallel with a successful professional career.

Patrick Hepburn

Patrick Hepburn, born in Birmingham in 1962 to Jamaican Windrush parents, began his musical and spiritual journey listening to Jim Reeves and Elvis Presley’s gospel on Sundays, alongside his father’s acoustic guitar with its simple G, C, and D chords.

Donessa Gray, Diane Wallace, Audrey Howell

The group “Wesley,” comprising Danessa Gray, Diane Wallace, and Audrey Howell, shares a collective musical journey rooted in their Jamaican heritage and upbringing within the Wesleyan Holiness Church.

Paul Streete

Paul Streete, born to Jamaican Pentecostal parents—his father a deacon, his mother an evangelist—recounts a musical journey deeply rooted in his Willenhall, UK church.

Ruben King

Ruben King’s extensive musical journey, marked by his roles as a musician, producer, label owner, and pastor in the New Testament Church of God, is deeply rooted in his family and the influential Birmingham gospel scene.

Patrick White

Patrick White, a versatile musician, producer, and label owner, recounts his lifelong musical journey rooted in his church upbringing and Birmingham’s vibrant music scene.

Tony Bean

The seventh child of Jamaican immigrants, Tony’s musical life began in the New Testament Church of God (New T), influenced by his mother, a rare female church musician.

Nikki Tapper

Nikki Tapper, a radio presenter and educator, recounts her life, shaped by her Jamaican heritage, Pentecostal upbringing, and deep connection to gospel music.

Carlton Powell

Carlton Powell, born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, to Jamaican Windrush parents, recounts his musical journey shaped by faith and evolving into a diverse professional career.