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.
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.
Michelle Morris, the youngest of eight children born to Jamaican parents from Clarendon, describes a life immersed in music and faith from birth.
Born in Birmingham in 1960 to Jamaican parents, has an extensive history in music ministry, promotion, and community project leadership.
David Gibbons, a self-taught drummer from Birmingham, details a musical journey deeply influenced by his Jamaican heritage and diverse musical tastes.
Joshua Bailey’s musical journey is a rich blend of cultural influences, innate talent, and decisive career choices.
Gary Parkes’ early life was steeped in music, primarily influenced by his mother’s singing at home.
Jerome Bucknor’s passion for gospel music flourished from his family and church upbringing in Handsworth, Birmingham.
Celebrating the musical impact of the Windrush Generation in the West Midlands & Beyond