Shiloh Band
The Identity: A pioneering, cross-denominational Gospel ensemble known for their professional sound and "rebel" spirit.
The Identity: A pioneering, cross-denominational Gospel ensemble known for their professional sound and "rebel" spirit.
Born in 1960 in Lozells, Birmingham, to Jamaican parents who arrived during the Windrush era.
The Pioneers of the North West Sound "We believed it was a powerful thing to record our own material... we were always writing our own..
The Architect of the UK Gospel Music Industry "Her life's work has been to turn a community movement into a professionalized industry, ensuring that British..
The Pioneers of British Gospel-Funk "Paradise were a phenomenon that the church simply could not contain." Quick Facts Origin: London, UK. Active Era: Late 1970s..
A "maestro" of the guitar and one of the first Black police officers in the West Midlands, Trevor Prince was the "glue" that held both..
The Wades (formerly The Wade Brothers) are a seminal R&B-influenced gospel group from South London. Spanning a 19-year career, they toured globally, released chart-topping hits..
Joe Pitt is a classically trained pianist and songwriter who co-founded The Heavenly Hopes and the influential group Kainos. A pivotal figure in the 1970s..
Clive Brown is a renowned choir director and vocal tutor who led the influential group Shekinah. Known for his authentic and high-energy directing style, he..
Andrea Encinas is a pioneering arts manager and co-founder of the London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC). Originally from Trinidad, she developed the administrative and social..
Elliot Browne is a renowned guitarist who bridged the gap between church gospel and jazz-funk. A founding member of the influential band Medium Wave, he..
Paulette is the visionary director behind The Majestic Singers, which she helped form in 1974. A trailblazer in UK gospel, she led the first Black..
Donald Campbell is a pioneering bassist who co-founded The Gospel Flames in Birmingham during the late 1960s. A Windrush-generation immigrant, he helped establish one of..
David Copeland is a veteran singer and songwriter from Willenhall who gained national visibility on the TV show People Get Ready. Known for his anthem..
Yvonne Shelton is a Manchester-based vocalist and a founding member of The Merrybell Gospel Choir and The Challengers. A prolific session singer, she has worked..
Junior Robinson is an award-winning gospel vocalist from London. Influenced by the Winans and Andre Crouch, he transitioned from singing with his brothers to joining..
Bazil Meade is the legendary founder of the London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC). A master of the Hammond organ, he moved from Montserrat to London..
The "First Family" of British Gospel Music. Originally hailing from Trinidad and settling in Handsworth, Birmingham in 1961, the Singing Stewarts were pioneers who broke..
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