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

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Who did we speak to?

Carlton Powell
Duke Kerr, Melanie Kerr, Marlene Kerr, Tracey Riggan
Delroy Hutchinson
Layton Plummer
Ruth Ible, Simon Ible & Estella Letman
Annette B
Maxine Brooks
Gary Parkes
Raymond Grant, Wayne Williams, Glenn Prince & Alvin Ewen
DJ Alex & Paul Green
Carlton Powell, born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, to Jamaican Windrush parents, recounts his musical journey shaped by faith and evolving into a diverse professional career.
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.
Delroy Hutchinson, married to Janet and a father of three sons, attributes his extensive musical career to his upbringing in the church and his musically inclined family.
Layton Plummer, born in Birmingham in 1965, describes a musical journey deeply shaped by his early church involvement and a driving passion for gospel music.
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.
Annette B, a gospel singer and recording artist, built her early career in lovers rock, the UK version of reggae, influenced by her Jamaican heritage.
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,
Gary Parkes’ early life was steeped in music, primarily influenced by his mother’s singing at home.
Alvin's bass journey began accidentally when his trombonist father bought a bass that "ended up with me playing it".
Paul Green, alongside DJ Alex, formed "Yeshua Possie" in the early 90s.

Celebrating the musical impact of the Windrush generation in the West Midlands.

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Celebrating the musical impact of the Windrush Generation in the West Midlands & Beyond