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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Who did we speak to?

Duke Kerr, Melanie Kerr, Marlene Kerr, Tracey Riggan
Theo Brown
Layton Plummer
Bishop Dr. Joe Aldred
Beresford Dawkins
Gary Parkes
Annette B
Patrick White
Lesburn Easie & Monica Anderson
Paul Streete
The vocal group "Divine," comprising Tracy, Marlene (her twin), and Duke, along with their cousin Yvonne, formed in October 1986, rooted in their upbringing in the New Testament Church of God with strong Jamaican family ties.
Theo Brown, of Saint Vincentian heritage, embarked on his musical journey as a child, inspired by his father's rhythm guitar playing.
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.
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.
Born in Birmingham in 1960 to Jamaican parents, has an extensive history in music ministry, promotion, and community project leadership.
Gary Parkes’ early life was steeped in music, primarily influenced by his mother’s singing at home.
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.
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.
The vibrant musical and community experiences of Lesburn Easie and Monica Anderson within the Church of God of Prophecy in Birmingham, UK, largely shaped by the Windrush generation's experiences.
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.

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

Recounted. All rights reserved. ©Gospel Link Media CIC.

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