Documentary - Recounted

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.

This brought back to me the the amazing exploits of a generation in UK music, after the struggle of the Windrush experience.

Louis Williams

This is a priceless insight of the roots we are coming from. Humbling.

Matthew Salmon

Please everyone share on your profiles.

Denise Hibbert

I have only watched 5 mins - I'm captivated GL360 - Great job.

Richard White

You don’t know what you have started with this amazing and accurate story . it was told by us for us.

Ray Prince

This is amazing, as Birmingham musicians have done a lot for our community, with very little attention.

Noel Robinson

Absolutely outstanding!

Janet Lewis

Thank you for having the passion and inspiration to do this project. Thank you for including me in the number. I'm humbled.

Maxine Brooks

This made me proud of my foundation in the Black Church.

Jerome Bucknor

The entire project is actually a masterpiece. Well done!

Kevin Tomlin

Excellent!

Mark Letman

// 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

// Video

Shorts

Playlist

Gospel of The Windrush Generation

11:08

The Formation of The Choir

10:56

Making The Bands

11:59

Finding Our Own Way

11:47

12:58

Rise of Urban Gospel

11:58

Midland's Gospel Legacy

12:21

Modern Day Gospel

11:46

// Interviews

Who did we speak to?

Roger Moore

Irvine Lewis

Ollie Pinnock

Ruth Ible, Simon Ible & Estella Letman

Lesburn Easie & Monica Anderson

Lorraine Minot-Howe

Patrick White

Beresford Dawkins

Dee Moore

Patrick Hepburn

Roger Moore

Roger Moore, born in the UK to Jamaican and Saint Kitts & Nevis parents, embarked on a multifaceted musical journey deeply rooted in his Wesleyan-Holiness church upbringing in Handsworth, Birmingham.

Irvine Lewis

Irvin Lewis, from Walsall and one of 13 children, details a musical journey deeply shaped by his Jamaican heritage, Christian faith, and self-taught talent.

Ollie Pinnock

Orville Pinnock, the youngest of ten children born in England to Jamaican parents, grew up with music as a constant companion.

Ruth Ible, Simon Ible & Estella Letman

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.

Lesburn Easie & Monica Anderson

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.

Lorraine Minot-Howe

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.

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.

Beresford Dawkins

Born in Birmingham in 1960 to Jamaican parents, has an extensive history in music ministry, promotion, and community project leadership.

Dee Moore

Dee More, a gospel singer-songwriter from Birmingham, England, details a musical journey shaped by her Caribbean background and strict Pentecostal upbringing.

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.

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