Marcia McEachron
Marcia is one of LCGC's original members. Now 43 years old, she has been in LCGC for over 25 years. As LCGC's Choir Secretary, Marcia holds a leadership position within LCGC which sees her organising the Choir Members.
Marcia became a born again Christian at the age of 11. She attends The New Testament Church of God in Wood Green and has an active role in the praise and worship team.
Married to Ricky, Marcia is a mother to two gorgeous children - her 22 year old son Jamal, and her 9 year old daughter Miyah.
As well as singing with LCGC on a part-time basis, Marcia also works full time for Islington Council's Legal department.
Marcia enjoys singing with the choir as an adaptable Soprano singer. She has travelled to many different European cities and overseas countries with the Choir and delights in meeting and ministering to various types of people.
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Zalika King
Born 13th June 1985 in South London, Zalika was brought up on the rhythmic sounds of Revival and Reggae melodies owing to her Caribbean heritage. However her first love of music is Gospel. Zalika says 'Gospel provides an exclusively sacred medium for me and my Maker. There is a sea of emotions and experiences that can only be interpreted through the harmonious qualities of Gospel music, from the sweet ballads to the rock anthems'.
Zalika has been singing for local church events and community projects since she can remember. She signed a two year production deal with Rezz Ent in 2000, and in 2002 formed girl group Vidajane. For four years they performed at various events and were involved with various projects across the UK.
As a professional singer, Zalika has been working as a backing vocalist for the last five years. She joined LCGC in February 2007, and has settled in the alto section well.
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Gemma Rattenbury
Brought up with a very musical background, Gemma was taught how to sing from a very early age. As leader of her Church Gospel Choir she found herself with responsibilities such as choir directing, teaching, marketing and organising concerts.
After completing a marketing degree, Gemma organised and promoted an LCGC concert. This is where she met the Choir and fell in love with their mission and purpose.
Gemma joined forces with LCGC in 2003 as their Marketing Officer. Her job role sees her maintaining and promoting the Choir's profile and services as well as creating awareness of the organisation.
Gemma lives in Essex and has a gorgeous three year old daughter called Evie Faith. She attends the Christian Growth Centre Church in Maldon, where Gemma is a worship leader.
Singing professionally with LCGC has allowed Gemma to sing with James Brown, Beverley Knight, Amy Winehouse, Jamelia, Lemar, just to name a few. Her most memorable trip with LCGC was their recent visit to Ghana where LCGC represented the British Council in the 200th Anniversary Celebrations of the abolition of slavery.
As a soprano singer in LCGC, Gemma feels very privileged to be part of this special ministry and to be doing the work that God has called her to do.
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Adetoun Anibi
Adetoun has always been involved with music. From a young age she started singing at school focusing on classical music and had strong family musical influences like Fela and King Sunny Ade.
As a result of touring and doing backing vocals for other artists she has a strong belief in doing music for the love of it first and foremost, not fame or fortune. As a result she always saw her singing at first as a hobby until she tried branching out into non-music related work and came back full cirlce to the music industry!
Adetoun continued singing for various people in Gospel and secular genres and even formed a group, VidaJane with choir member Zalika King. After graduating she wanted to work within the Gospel Industry so she joined LCGC where she continues to learn vocally, spiritually and academically.
Although her passion is singing, Adetoun finds time to write songs, sports, (more watching than participating but singing on stage is a workout!) reading and studying music trends and music business.
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Ennis Langdon
Ennisel, a thought provoking singer/songwriter, has been singing for as long as he can remember. He started singing at his Uncle and Grandmother's churches but was later encouraged by family and friends who recognised his gift to sing in other music forums. As a result of his worship experience amongst various groups he was led to join LCGC where he has grown immensely and has been blessed to perform with Gospel and artists such as Beverly Knight, Candi Staton, Faith Evans, Michael Bolton and the list will go on! He has also fulfilled projects such as The Amen Corner and listens to artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Jill Scott.
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Rebecca Thomas
Becky C Thomas is 25 and became a Christian at 16 while at a summer youth camp. Becky only started singing at age 15 although through growing up in church she was always around singers. Becky attends The Church of God of Prophecy in Wembley and has been at the same church all her life. At the age of 16, Becky took over the church youth choir when former leader Wayne Ellington moved away and she still directs them as well as the children's choir and North London Regional youth choir for The Church of God of Prophecy. At her church Rebecca is also on the youth team. During college where Becky took a BTEC in Popular Music she took up learning to play Bass and Drums to grade 5. She studied voice at Brighton Institute of Modern Music and now teaches for the British Gospel Arts.
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Jon Rattenbury
Jon Rattenbury was brought up in the Salvation Army, where he played brass
instruments from the age of 7. Music being his only interest at school, he
specialised in music up to his recent graduation from Goldsmiths University.
Here he became captain of the football first team by his 3rd and final
year. Specialising in Trombone and Vocals, Jon also scores the choirs music
for public sale. He has taught many instruments over the years including
brass, vocals, piano, bass guitar, guitar and drums. He hopes to continue
growing as a singer and become a well known name in the music industry.
Since joining LCGC, Jon has worked with artistes such as Jamie Cullum, Amy Winehouse, Lemar, Embrace, Lucie Silvas, Ralph McTell, Simon Webb, Jamelia, Beverley Knight, Liberty X, G4, the list is endless!
Jon has been involved with LCGC since October 2006 and feels he has been put in the choir for a reason. He knows he has a lot to offer as he matures and grows with God.
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T-Jae Cole
This singer- songwriter shares his background with likes of Tina Turner, Beverley Knight Gloria Gaynor and Puff- Daddy - all artists he has worked with. Listening to him you will hear hints of his main influences: Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Bebe winans and Terence Trent D'Arby. And yet his rich, textured vocals have a uniqueness that imbues each song with its own flavour. This is not a voice you will recognise from what is already available.
Since moving to London, T-Jae has embraced many other musical styles and contributed to many wide spectrum of top artists. Andrea Bochelli, George Michael, Tom Jones and Blur are among a long list of performers who have sought his contribution. However his roots are in Gospel and R'n'B. he travels around the world as a soloist with Britain's leading gospel act "The London Community Gospel Choir"as well recording with them and helping with their management. He has also produced and vocally arranged a compilation album of new singer/ song-writers on the verge of breaking through.
His vocal talent is showcased in an amazing personality. He was born for stage. With his humour, love of people - and gregarious public persona - he captures everyone - then points them to the music. Paradoxically, when out of the lights, he is a serious and contemplative young man. This is why he is able to produce lyrics and melodies that are a raw reflection of life that tells people their stories or injects them with a beat that gets everybody moving.
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Waleed Isaacs
Waleed hails from Cape Town, South Africa and has been singing with The London Community Gospel Choir for the last 4 years. His musical career started at the age of 12 and has been singing professionally since. Having trained in musical theatre (TOPS Performing Arts School, SA), classical / opera studies (Conservatorium of Music - Stellenbosh University, SA) and jazz vocals (The Jazz Workshop , SA) makes him a versatile vocalist able to sing most genres of music. His experience take him over all sectors of the industry namely theatre, performing, recording, film and television. His theatre credits include, 'EVITA' - the musical (Artscape, SA) , 'The Magic Flute' opera, ''who killed jimmy valentine', ' Hit Me With A Hot Note' - ( Musicactive Theatre Company, SA), 'CA IRA' - the opera (Roger Waters), As a session vocalist both in South Africa and the UK he has worked with Quincy Jones, Grace Jones, Mariah Carey (LIVE 8), James Brown (BBC Proms), Zutons (BBC Radio 1), PLACEBO (Virgin) to name but a few and can be heard on various radio jingles and film soundtracks. He has also made numerous television appearances with both LCGC and other independent projects. Waleed's most memorable performance to date is being part of the 'Bringing The Gap' concert (ETV South Africa) on Robben Island, the first concert to be staged at this historic place which played a major part in South African and world history.
Walled says: Performing with LCGC has afforded me the opportunity to travel the world, be part of a dynamic ministry, to set atmospheres, be at the front line of history, perform at celebrity weddings, to go where no other choir has been, to inspire and uplift nations, to learn to speak softer, to entertain and contribute to memories, to provide healing and therapy when needed, but most of all it has nurtured me into the performer, singer and perhaps the individual I am today and for that I am entirely grateful and the experience of being part of this dynamic institution in my own words is priceless! So as you sit and listen to our performance tonight, allow your ears to listen, your heart to feel and your mind to drift as you are captivated by the message of our songs, a word of warning , its one dramatic ordeal…lol…and yes u are allowed to cry, god bless! - the sky is your limit
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