Gary Parkes’ early life was steeped in music, primarily influenced by his mother’s singing at home.
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 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.
Audrey and Carlene Mattis, sisters from Birmingham, reflect on their childhood immersed in the New Testament Church of God, which they describe as a “full-time occupation” centered on faith and music.
Robin Watson’s musical journey is a compelling narrative shaped by family, church, and influential peer mentorship within Birmingham’s vibrant gospel scene.
David Gibbons, a self-taught drummer from Birmingham, details a musical journey deeply influenced by his Jamaican heritage and diverse musical tastes.
Gloria Stewart, the seventh of eight children in the “Singing Stewarts,” was born in Trinidad and immigrated to England in nineteen sixty-one.
Born in Birmingham in 1960 to Jamaican parents, has an extensive history in music ministry, promotion, and community project leadership.
Maxine Brooks, born in Birmingham in 1964 to Jamaican parents, found her life’s purpose in a Pentecostal church, leading to a lifelong commitment to Jesus Christ. Her musical journey began early,
Celebrating the musical impact of the Windrush Generation in the West Midlands & Beyond