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FAST LANE INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WORK  IN REGGAE & WORLD MUSIC

Fast Lane International continues its decades-long commitment to representing exceptional reggae and world beat Artists and assisting venues and events  with bookings, budgeting  and talent  buying. We have also recently expanded our roster to include speakers who deliver a positive message with both humor and humility. 

We are pleased to continue introducing new and exciting international Artists to US markets – and this year will prove to be an exceptional one for us with the addition of Ganga Giri from Australia, Dawn Penn from Jamaica, Antero from Richmond , VA , The Original Wailers (Caribbean and South America representation only) and Shasha Marley from Ghana to our roster.

Classic roots reggae greats Culture (now featuring Kenyatta Hill), Inner Visions and Dawn Penn, Eric Donaldson continue to soothe and inspire us with their beautiful lyrics, loping rhythms and message of peace and brotherhood.

NEW SIGNINGS

Ganga Giri

GANGA GIRI - (gun-gah gear-ree) GANGA GIRI is a rhythmic didgeridoo explosion incorporating fat dub beats mashing it up with a dancehall vibe. An electronic global roots celebration that brings people together in a modern day corroboree*. Delivering his unique and authentic taste of multicultural Australia GANGA GIRI’s music has been widely & wildly appreciated by music lovers in many countries including Australia, Japan, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, Indonesia and the United States igniting audiences in clubs and at music festivals. GANGA GIRI is a remarkably energetic and innovative live act. He has achieved something rare and precious which few artists are able to capture mixing natural elements with fat tribal beats and dirty funky bass lines to create a unique tribal-technological deep earth dance experience.

*(a nocturnal festivity with songs and symbolic dances by which the Australian aborigines celebrate events of importance)

Ganga Giri on YouTube

 

The Original Wailers (Caribbean and South America)

Over 35 years after becoming lead guitarist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, Al Anderson helms the ship that is The Original Wailers, still performing the nuggets.....songs made famous by Bob Marley and The Wailers...from that golden age of reggae while complimenting it with new songs performed by a crop of young musicians destined to keep the fires of roots rock reggae stoked. The Formula has earned the Original Wailers praise from Critics and fans alike and has earned them a well deserved Grammy Nomination for their 2012 Release “Miracle”   The Original Wailers

 

Shasha Marley

Shasha Marley, Ghana's Reggae Superstar, is not only a stellar vocalist but also a serious humanitarian. He led 15 top Ghanaian artists in an all star musical collaboration as a benefit against HIV/AIDS in Africa. He is truly a musician with a heart and has been in the forefront of the war against HIV/AIDS using music to break stigma as he goes from village to village touching orphans.   In 2007, he released his most successful album yet, “Lost And Found.” .  Apart from enjoying massive airplay on radio and TV, he was the toast of several performances throughout the country and beyond topping Kenyan charts as well. His efforts were crowned with two Ghana Music Awards in 2008 for Best Male Vocal Performance and Best Reggae Song of the Year (Maata Family). He has toured Australia extensively and his music is loved across Africa.  Shashsa Marley

Dawn Penn
Dawn Penn first made a name for herself during reggae's rocksteady era of the 1960s and gave the reggae world a pleasant surprise when she returned to the charts in the early '90s with a dancehall-influenced remake of her signature song "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)." which has been sampled by countless artist over the years and is still heard regularly on radio. In 1994, Big Beat/Atlantic released No, No, No , Dawn Penn’s first full-length album since her comeback. Dawn Penn

 

Culture Featuring Kenyatta Hill
Kenyatta has released his sophomore album “Live On” a tribute to his Dad Joseph Hill and continues to make a great impression on US and international audiences with his remarkable emergence as the lead voice of Culture, a daunting challenge, but one he was “born for” and for which he has so ably proven himself after only five years. The fruitful result, Culture, one of the greatest reggae groups of all time, continues to perform in the US and internationally – honoring the mission and the memory of its founder Joseph Hill. Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill will be on US stages in 2012. Culture

Kenyatta Hill
Kenyatta’s performances as a solo artist were very well received on his  recent tour  in Argentina, Uruguay, Guatemala and Costa Rica opening for Nonpalidece.   He has recently released a new digital CD – “Live On: A Tribute to Culture.” Singing the songs of his father – the legendary Joseph Hill – Kenyatta’s excellent renditions have captured new respect from listeners.  Kenyatta Hill

Check them out at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-on-tribute-to-culture/id416570032

Inner Visions
Inner Visions are the most popular local group on St. John, USVI. Says Steve Simon/St. John’s Blues Festival: “…they were amazing. I was blown away by the energy, the harmonies, the whole vibe of their performance.” Inner Visions enjoyed a successful US summer tour and won many new fans. They will continue touring in 2013 in support of their new release Stay Alive!  Inner Visions

Saritah                                                                                  New Album “Dig Deep” release July 2013 and on tour in the US this summer. Her stellar performances worldwide  and in the US at Joshua Tree Music Fest, Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, NW World Reggae and elsewhere  in 2011and  2012  have earned her  added respect and  a growing international fan base.  Fest We are looking to fill mostly West coast and Canadian dates this summer. Saritah

Antero
Richmond  VA based Antero have  been making serious waves locally  and have begun to tour and grow their fan base regionally in 2013. Antero is a soulfully energetic roots rock reggae band. The sound inspires, entertains, and moves the masses with creative drum riddims, solid thunder bass, and a unique voice. These groups of seasoned musicians have come together as a major presence in Virginia reggae and a staple on the local music scene.

Last Updated 02.16.13

ROSTER
Alerta Kamarada
Alika
Antero
Corey Harris
Culture w/Kenyatta Hill
Dawn Penn
Dezil
Eric Donaldson
Ganga Giri
Heavy Metal Ninjas
Inner Visions
Kenyatta Hill
King Chango
Kora
The Original Wailers
Saritah
Shasha Marley
The Big Takeover Band

Speakers
Steve Bhaerman
Swami Beyondananda