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Dawn Thomas-Wallace
Dawn Thomas-Wallace is a prolific gospel vocalist and a former member of the Trumpets of Zion. Raised in a musical family in West London,...
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Highgate Gospel Choir
The Pioneers of the "Authentic 80s" Sound & The Sound of Something Inside So Strong "Their voices may have matured, but the God-given gift...
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Bazil Meade
Bazil Meade is the legendary founder of the London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC). A master of the Hammond organ, he moved from Montserrat to...
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Yvonne Shelton
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...
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Elliot Browne
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,...
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David Copeland
David Copeland is a veteran singer and songwriter from Willenhall who gained national visibility on the TV show People Get Ready. Known for his...
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Nu Colours
A premier vocal group that redefined the "UK Gospel sound" for a global audience. Originally formed as Colors of LCGC, they evolved into a...
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Clive Brown
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,...
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Shiloh Band
The Identity: A pioneering, cross-denominational Gospel ensemble known for their professional sound and "rebel" spirit....
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Paulette Peters
Paulette is the visionary director behind The Majestic Singers, which she helped form in 1974. A trailblazer in UK gospel, she led the first...
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People Get Ready
A groundbreaking mainstream television series dedicated exclusively to showcasing Black Gospel music and talent to a national audience....
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Noel Robinson
A seminal figure in UK Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), Noel Robinson is known for his unique ability to cross denominational and cultural...
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Paradise
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...
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Junior Robinson
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...
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Joe Pitt
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...
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Andrea Encinas
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...
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Trevor De’Lano Prince (The Maestro)
A "maestro" of the guitar and one of the first Black police officers in the West Midlands, Trevor Prince was the "glue" that held...
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The Wades
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...
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Juliet Fletcher
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...
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Black Gospel: Illustrated History of the Gospel
The first major publication to provide a comprehensive, illustrated history of Gospel music, with a significant focus on the emerging British scene....
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