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?

Sis McCalla

Tony Bean

Raymond Grant, Wayne Williams, Glenn Prince & Alvin Ewen

Duke Kerr, Melanie Kerr, Marlene Kerr, Tracey Riggan

Lorraine Minot-Howe

Ian Reid

Maxine Brooks

Clifford Martin

Gary Parkes

David Copeland

Sis McCalla

Born in Morgan's Pass, Clarendon, Jamaica, Sister McCalla demonstrated academic prowess, completing her sixth form and passing her first-year exams at 16. Despite her ambition to become a nurse , she found her calling as a private school teacher at just five years old, teaching around 40 children.

Tony Bean

The seventh child of Jamaican immigrants, Tony's musical life began in the New Testament Church of God (New T), influenced by his mother, a rare female church musician.

Raymond Grant, Wayne Williams, Glenn Prince & Alvin Ewen

Alvin's bass journey began accidentally when his trombonist father bought a bass that "ended up with me playing it".

Duke Kerr, Melanie Kerr, Marlene Kerr, Tracey Riggan

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.

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.

Ian Reid

Ian Reid, a bass player from Wolverhampton, shares a musical journey rooted in his Jamaican heritage and deep involvement in the church, running parallel with a successful professional career.

Maxine Brooks

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,

Clifford Martin

Clifford Martin, born in Birmingham to Jamaican Windrush parents, shares his journey in faith and gospel music within the New Testament Church of God. He began singing solos and duets with his sister Diane at age seven for church "building fund programs".

Gary Parkes

Gary Parkes’ early life was steeped in music, primarily influenced by his mother’s singing at home.

David Copeland

Dave Copeland, a versatile musician, singer, and producer, built his life in the Apostolic Church in Willenhall, UK, heavily influenced by his Jamaican roots and immersion in gospel music.

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