Introducing.P A M A I N T E R N A T I O N A L
"soul-fueled, dub-induced, reggae for the people"
From their inception in 2001 Pama Intl have been brewing a unique blend of 60's soul, 70's reggae with a 21st century commentary. As much King Tubby as the southern soul sounds of Stax, all the time remaining distinctly Pama Intl. In 2006 they became the first new band to sign to the legendary Trojan Records in 30 years. 2008 saw Pama Intl getting back to their deep-rooted DIY philosophy with the launch of their own Rockers Revolt label, and the prompt release of Pama Intl-Love Filled Dub Band album…
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"bringing funk, soul and dub to near perfection" Craig Charles BBC6
"Cut from the same cloth as Tubby and Perry in their heyday" UK Reggae Guide
Top 10 Reggae Albums of 2008 – Record Collector Top 10 Albums of 2008 – Total Music
The revolving nature of the collective's line up has seen the band line up members from The Specials, Madness, Steel Pulse, Galliano, The Lee Perry Band, Pop Will Eat Itself, Steel Pulse, Style Council, Gregory Isaacs, 808 State, Bentley Rhythm Ace, The Selecter and collaborations with Dennis Alcapone, Dave & Ansel Collins, Billy Bragg, Groove Corp, Mungos Hi Fi, Michie One, Rico Rodriguez, Derrick Morgan, Mad Professor and Dawn Penn.
Not content to keep their sound to the music world alone the bands songwriter Flowerdew has had songs featured on seven British and Hollywood film soundtracks. The most successful being 'Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels' and most recently US blockbuster 'Fool's Gold' starring Kate Hudson.
