Pama International perform the Trojan Songbook.

Schedule

Fri Jan 31 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

1 Becket Street, Derby | Derby, EN

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Pama International’s connection to Trojan Records is a long one. In 2006 they became the first new band to sign to the iconic reggae label in 30 years. The, critically acclaimed, resulting album 'Trojan Sessions’ featured original songs penned by band writer/producer/keyboardist - Sean Flowerdew for reggae royalty; Derrick Morgan, Dawn Penn, Dave & Ansel Collins, AJ Frankin (Chosen Few), Dennis Alcapone and Winston Francis. In 2016 Pama International launched the official Trojan Records club night at Heavenly Records' London venue - The Social. And in 2018 they performed a highly popular two month UK tour - ‘Pama Int’l perform the Trojan Records songbook', which culminated in two sold-out shows at the O2 Academy Islington.
We are now delighted to announce that spring 2025 see’s Pama International return with The Trojan Songbook part 2! A brand new show, that not only stars unique interpretations of Trojan Records’ phenomenal back catalogue, but also original material from the bands first reggae album in eight years - Return of the Unity Rockers.
Every customer attending the show will receive a free collectors Trojan songbook (only available at the shows), which features the lyrics and history of each song, interviews and more!
From its launch in the summer of 1968, Trojan Records was instrumental introducing reggae into the mainstream, enjoying no less than 36 major UK hits between 1969 and 1975 and in so doing introducing the likes of Ken Boothe, Bob & Marcia, John Holt, Jimmy Cliff, Dave & Ansel Collins, The Pioneers and Toots & The Maytals to a global audience.
Since their formation in 2001 Pama International have released seventeen albums, and recorded five BBC sessions (three for Radio One at Maida Vale, plus Radio 2/Janice Long, and BBC 6 music's Craig Charles at Abbey Road). They’ve been championed by BBC’s David Rodigan (who first played them back in 2001 on his Kiss show), Steve Lamacq, Gideon Coe, Don Letts, Huey Morgan, Chris Hawkins and Craig Charles, xfm’s Jon Kennedy, and won BBC 6’s Rebel Playlist.
They have collaborated with; Ken Boothe, Mad Professor, Wrongtom, Snowboy, Billy Bragg, the aforementioned reggae royalty. The collective nature of the band has seen their line up include members from; The Specials, Madness, Galliano, Steel Pulse, Lee Perry’s Upsetters, The Style Council, Paul Weller band, Kasabian, Pop Will Eat Itself and Bentley Rhythm Ace!
Not content to keep his music to record alone, band founder/songwriter - Sean Flowerdew, has had his music included in over 20 film and television shows, the most successful being Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Hollywood blockbuster Fools Gold, with another two currently in production.
Live, the band built a huge following playing and touring with; The Specials, Madness, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, Max Romeo, Georgie Fame, Bob Andy, Misty In Roots and Mick Jones (The Clash). Their live reputation was further cemented with performances at; Glastonbury, Womad, Bestival, Boomtown, Beautiful Days, Big Chill, Wickerman, Kendal Calling, and Nowa Reggae festivals, sell-out shows at London’s iconic 100 Club and Jazz Cafe and in 2018, they launched their soul revue to 7000 people at Alexandra Palace.
Come join us for a truly unique celebration of the world’s iconic Trojan Records presented to you by Pama International.
“premier rocksteady” David Rodigan BBC1xtra
“as ever, their productions & taste are faultless” Craig Charles BBC6music
“they’re right up there with the best soul & reggae bands in the UK” Chris Hawkins BBC6music
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