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
Ruth Ible, Simon Ible & Estella Letman
Jamila Hinds-King
David Copeland
Irvine Lewis
Ollie Pinnock
Maxine Brooks
Ian Reid
Gary Parkes
Theo Brown

Michelle Morris, the youngest of eight children born to Jamaican parents from Clarendon, describes a life immersed in music and faith from birth.

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.

Jamila Hinds-King’s passion for gospel music blossomed from her family and church upbringing in Handsworth, Birmingham, a community immersed in music.

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.

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.

Orville Pinnock, the youngest of ten children born in England to Jamaican parents, grew up with music as a constant companion.

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,

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.

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

Theo Brown, of Saint Vincentian heritage, embarked on his musical journey as a child, inspired by his father’s rhythm guitar playing.

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