Documentary

The Re/counted project, led by Roger Moore the founder of GL360 and a proud Brummie, is keen to capture the development and growth of gospel music throughout the Midlands from the arrival of Windrush.

// About

Re/counted has produced over 60 hours of footage storytelling from established music community legends, their key experience and the influence they deposited into the UK gospel music community. #UKGospel #HistoryofUKGospel #Recounted

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Shorts

Playlist

// Interviews

Who did we speak to?

Bishop Dr. Joe Aldred
Annette B
Donald Brown & Clive Palmer
Clifford Martin
Dave Gibbons
Ian Reid
Joshua Bailey
Nikki Tapper
Theo Brown
Bonito Dryden (aka Bunny)

Joe Aldred’s musical journey began in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, in the twin districts of Top Mountain and Paul Mountain, before he moved to England just before he turned sixteen.

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.

Donald Brown and Clive Palmer, known as the comedy duo “Trio,” share a unique life story rooted in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and their Jamaican heritage.

Clifford Martin, born in Birmingham to Jamaican Windrush parents, shares his journey in faith and gospel music within the New Testament Church of God. He began singing solos and duets with his sister Diane at age seven for church “building fund programs”.

David Gibbons, a self-taught drummer from Birmingham, details a musical journey deeply influenced by his Jamaican heritage and diverse musical tastes.

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.

Joshua Bailey’s musical journey is a rich blend of cultural influences, innate talent, and decisive career choices.

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

Theo Brown, of Saint Vincentian heritage, embarked on his musical journey as a child, inspired by his father’s rhythm guitar playing.

Bunny’s drumming journey began at Hamstead Hall secondary school, where they discovered a natural talent for drums after being inspired by a friend, David McKenzie.

Celebrating the musical impact of the Windrush generation in the West Midlands.

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Celebrating the musical impact of the Windrush Generation in the West Midlands & Beyond