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?

Layton Plummer
Winston Harris
DJ Alex & Paul Green
Carol Pemberton
Carlton Powell
Yvonne Kennedy, Charmain Oliver & Joanne Herlock
Lorraine Minot-Howe
Ruth Ible, Simon Ible & Estella Letman
Joshua Bailey
Louis Williams

Layton Plummer, born in Birmingham in 1965, describes a musical journey deeply shaped by his early church involvement and a driving passion for gospel music.

Winston Harris, born in 1967 to Jamaican parents, developed his significant musical talents through self-driven learning and a commitment to excellence.

Paul Green, alongside DJ Alex, formed “Yeshua Possie” in the early 90s.

Carol Pemberton, born in Birmingham to Caribbean parents, was raised in the Pilgrim Holiness Church—a cornerstone of her earliest musical memories.

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

Yvonne Kennedy, Charmine Noble, and Joanne Herlock detail their extensive history and experiences in gospel music, primarily within church choirs in Birmingham.

Lorraine Minott-Howe, born in Wolverhampton in the late 1960s, shares a rich personal history deeply intertwined with the New Testament Church of God and a lifelong passion for music.

The Ibles—comprised of Ruth, Simon, and Estella—share a compelling narrative of their upbringing and musical journey, deeply rooted in the New Testament Church of God in Highgate, Birmingham.

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

Louis Williams, a respected drummer and educator, shares a lifelong musical journey rooted in his Pentecostal upbringing in Willenhall and Wolverhampton.

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