Pama International

UK's leading dub collective Pama International, fronted by long-time musical cohorts Sean Flowerdew, Finny & Lynval Golding (The Specials/Fun Boy 3) alongside members of Bentley Rhythm Ace, PWEI, The Lee Perry Band & Galliano, plus the amazing Michie One guesting on the anti-gun and knife anthem Highrise

Rockers Revolt presents "the brand new classic" Pama Intl Love filled Dub Band RRHITCD2 - Distributed by Active/Universal Introducing Pama International; soul-fueled, dub-induced, roots rockers reggae for the 21st Century.

To date Pama International have released 5 acclaimed albums, recorded 2 Radio One Sessions & played triumphant sets at Womad, Glastonbury, Bestival, Beautiful Days & many more festivals.

They've performed alongside Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, The Skatalites, Toots & The Maytals, Mad Professor, Mick Jones' Carbon/Silicon, Madness and Easy Star All-stars, creating a huge grassroots following, with a live show that has become second to none. 2006 saw them become the first new band in 30 years to sign to Trojan Records.

Getting back to their deep-rooted DIY philosophy Pama International have now launched their own Rockers Revolt label. The new "Love Filled Dub Band" album has been produced by John Collins (producer of The Specials iconic 'Ghost Town') and features guest appearances from Rico Rodriguez, Sir Horace Panter (The Specials) and Top 10 hit-maker Michie One. It also features Lynval Golding's first foray into song-writing since his days with The Specials & Fun Boy 3. The album draws on the classic sounds of yesteryear, blending Stax inspired soul with Lee Perry's rockers reggae, King Tubby dub workouts with bang on the button social commentary.

The album is already exceeding all expectations, with airplay from 54 (and counting) stations/DJs, including; Radio One; Rob Da Bank, Chris Goldfinger & Mike Davies, Radio 2-Steve Lamacq, David Rodigan, Gary Crowley, Charlie Gillet, BBC6; Don Letts & Breakfast Show w/ Shaun Keaveny, xfm-Jon Kennedy plus live sessions on Craig Charles' BBC6 Funk & Soul show & at the legendary Abbey Road studios. Reviews have been equally as enthusiastic;

enticing dance music with thought provoking message **** MOJO

"bringing funk soul & dub to near perfection" Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show BBC6

"Social commentary that only grime & UK Hip Hop can rival" Echoes

"I love it" Wrongtom (Hard-Fi)

"Beguilingly beautiful...this is an album to cherish" Swell magazine

"album of the month" Scootering

"The album is stonking" - Lee Thompson (Madness)

**** Touch magazine

"very cool" Don Letts

***** Essential...album of the month" Update magazine

"edgy, gritty and downright heavyweight. Cut from the same cloth as Tubby & Perry in their heyday" UK Reggae Guide

"The world it seems is going dub crazy, and on this offering it's impossible to decry the mania" Skinny magazine

Pama Intl hit the road again throughout June and July continuing promote the new album, including 10 dates of what promises to be "the finest ska, rocksteady & dub tour ever"...'Reggae For The People' along with Rockers Revolt's label mates; The Slackers (NYC), The Pietasters (Washington DC) and Scotlands No.1 sound system Mungos Hi Fii.? The tour includes a return to Glastonbury for Pama where they've been asked to co-host the Leftfield stage for an evening.

Pama Intl Love Filled UK tour continues...

Dates for Summer - 2008

REGGAE FOR THE PEOPLE UK tour PAMA INTL,?THE SLACKERS,?THE PIETASTERS?& MUNGOS HI FI "the finest ska, rocksteady & dub tour ever"

June 2008

26 Glastonbury Leftfield www.leftfield.coop

27 Leicester The Park 5-9 Hotel Street , Leicester, LE1 5AT Tickets from Rockaboom Records. 4 St Martins Square Info??07725188783

28 Sheffield Corperation Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU Box Office 01142760262 www.corporation.org.uk

30 Edinburgh Liquid Rooms 9C Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2HE Box Office 01312203234 www.liquidroom.com

July 2008

01 Newcastle Academy Westgate Rd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1SW Box Office 0844 477 2000 www.newcastle-academy.co.uk

02 Wolverhampton Robin 226 - 28 Mount Pleasant, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 7LJ Box Office 01902401211 www.therobin.co.uk

03 Bristol Bierkeller All Saints Street, Bristol, BS1 2NA Box Office 0117 9268514 www.bristolbierkeller.co.uk Tickets from Bristol Ticket Shop 0117 929 9008

04 London ULU Malet St, London, WC1E 7HY http://www.ticketweb.co.uk

05 Cambridge Junction Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX Box Office 01223511511 www.junction.co.uk
Reggae For The People UK tour