Introducing Pama International; ROOTS ROCKERS REGGAE - soul-fueled & dub-induced for the 21st century, fronted by long-time musical cohorts Sean Flowerdew (keyboards/writer), Finny (lead singer) and Lynval Golding (The Specials/Fun Boy 3) alongside members from; Bentley Rhythm Ace, Pop Will Eat Itself, Lee Perry’s band, Galliano, Manasseh and more.
To date Pama Intl have released 4 critically acclaimed albums, recorded 2 BBC Radio One Sessions, sold-out tours of Italy, Switzerland & UK, played triumphant sets at Glastonbury, Womad, Respect, Wickerman and Beautiful Days festivals plus signed deals in USA, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Mexico & Spain. Their recordings have been championed on the airwaves and sound systems the world over and now live from Studio 2 at Abbey Road with The 2008 WorldSpace Sessions@Abbey Road.
They've performed alongside Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, Rico Rodriguez, The Skatalites, Toots & The Maytals, Mad Professor, Don Letts, Madness, Channel One Sound System and Easy Star All-stars, creating a huge grassroots following, with a live show that has become second to none.
“the best live roots band I’ve ever seen” FACT magazine.
2006 saw them become the first new band in 30 years to sign to the legendary Trojan Records. The resulting release boasted a classic line-up of vintage ska and reggae guests including; Rico Rodriguez, Dennis Alcapone, Dawn Penn, Derrick Morgan and the first recording since the 1970's from Dave & Ansel Collins, and immediately won global praise.
“YOU'D swear blind this CD was a compilation of forgotten reggae gems from the 70s. A wondrous revelation of an album. **** out of 5” Daily Star
"a mouth watering slice of authentic Club Ska cool for the 21st Century. **** out of 5" Music-news.com
"10 out of 10....Seriously it is that good" FFRUK.com
“Neither too modern or too retro, it blends classic ska and reggae rhythms with a double shot of dub” Record Collector
“Trojan Sessions should put Pama International firmly on the worldwide stage. ALBUM OF THE WEEK" Update magazine
"An astounding and refreshing album of top class reggae music. Reggae music doesn’t come much better than this" UK Reggae Guide
Not content to keep their sound to the music world alone six appearances on British and Hollywood film soundtracks have already been landed. The most successful of which is included on Pama Intl’s debut, the Flowerdew penned ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’, as featured on ‘Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels’.
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, on the uncompromising single 'Highrise'. It also features Lynval Golding's first foray into song-writing since his days with The Specials & Fun Boy 3 on the thought provoking 'Wonder Wonder'. 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.