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

// Video

Shorts

Playlist

// Interviews

Who did we speak to?

Michelle Morris-McCalla
Patrick White
Nikki Tapper
Gloria Stewart Blenman
Louis Williams
Irvine Lewis
Yvonne Kennedy, Charmain Oliver & Joanne Herlock
Maxine Brooks
Rico Fogarty
Beresford Dawkins
Michelle Morris, the youngest of eight children born to Jamaican parents from Clarendon, describes a life immersed in music and faith from birth.
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.
Nikki Tapper, a radio presenter and educator, recounts her life, shaped by her Jamaican heritage, Pentecostal upbringing, and deep connection to gospel music.
Gloria Stewart, the seventh of eight children in the "Singing Stewarts," was born in Trinidad and immigrated to England in nineteen sixty-one.
Louis Williams, a respected drummer and educator, shares a lifelong musical journey rooted in his Pentecostal upbringing in Willenhall and Wolverhampton.
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.
Yvonne Kennedy, Charmine Noble, and Joanne Herlock detail their extensive history and experiences in gospel music, primarily within church choirs in Birmingham.
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,
Rico's life, born in England to Jamaican parents, was constantly interwoven with music and eventually defined by a powerful spiritual conversion.
Born in Birmingham in 1960 to Jamaican parents, has an extensive history in music ministry, promotion, and community project leadership.

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