Interviews - Recounted

Carlton Powell

Carlton Powell, born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, to Jamaican Windrush parents, recounts his musical journey shaped by faith and evolving into...

Tags: Finding your Own Way, Making the Bands, The Well

Nikki Tapper

Nikki Tapper, a radio presenter and educator, recounts her life, shaped by her Jamaican heritage, Pentecostal upbringing, and deep connection...

Tags: Finding your Own Way, Modern Day Gospel, The Well

Tony Bean

The seventh child of Jamaican immigrants, Tony's musical life began in the New Testament Church of God (New T), influenced...

Tags: Formation of the Choir, Making the Bands, The Well

Patrick White

Patrick White, a versatile musician, producer, and label owner, recounts his lifelong musical journey rooted in his church upbringing and...

Tags: Finding your Own Way, Formation of the Choir, Making the Bands, Modern Day Gospel, The Well

Ruben King

Ruben King's extensive musical journey, marked by his roles as a musician, producer, label owner, and pastor in the New...

Tags: Formation of the Choir, Gospel of the Windrush generation, Making the Bands, Modern Day Gospel

Donessa Gray, Diane Wallace, Audrey Howell

The group "Wesley," comprising Danessa Gray, Diane Wallace, and Audrey Howell, shares a collective musical journey rooted in their Jamaican...

Tags: Finding your Own Way, Formation of the Choir, Gospel of the Windrush generation, Making the Bands

Patrick Hepburn

Patrick Hepburn, born in Birmingham in 1962 to Jamaican Windrush parents, began his musical and spiritual journey listening to Jim...

Tags: Finding your Own Way, Making the Bands

David Copeland

Dave Copeland, a versatile musician, singer, and producer, built his life in the Apostolic Church in Willenhall, UK, heavily influenced...

Tags: Finding your Own Way, Gospel of the Windrush generation, Making the Bands, Midlands Gospel Legacy

Winston Harris

Winston Harris, born in 1967 to Jamaican parents, developed his significant musical talents through self-driven learning and a commitment to...

Tags: Formation of the Choir, Making the Bands, The Well

Lorraine Minot-Howe

Lorraine Minott-Howe, born in Wolverhampton in the late 1960s, shares a rich personal history deeply intertwined with the New Testament...

Tags: Formation of the Choir, Making the Bands

Millicent Stephenson

Millicent Stephenson, a multi-award-winning saxophonist, podcaster, and educator, shares a lifelong musical journey deeply connected to her Jamaican heritage and...

Tags: Finding your Own Way, Formation of the Choir, Modern Day Gospel

Owen Uriah

Owen Uriah's journey began in the vibrant, multicultural "melting pot" of Aston, Birmingham, in the 1970s, where songs like "To...

Tags: Modern Day Gospel, Rise of the Urban Gospel

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