International Roots

I was gearing up for a Saturday night of great live music in the company of Pama International, and a second chance to see the legendary Misty In Roots.

Unfortunately, Friday brought the following sad news:

"We are sorry to announce that Misty In Roots 

Bristol show at The Lantern Hall 

has been postponed to Friday 27th March 2026, 

due to circumstances out of the bands, promoters and venues control."  

It's been a particularly rough ride for Pama International, who were due to play at The Fleece in February, only for that gig to be cancelled. 

The September date and change of location, although with the admittedly brilliant addition of Misty In Roots as headliner, came at financial cost and it's gutting to see that there has been another setback.

Tickets remain valid and can either be used for the rescheduled date or the upcoming shows in Brighton and London. Refunds have also been offered, as well as a request to keep hold of tickets to "support the band in these difficult times."

It's a sad indictment of the times we live in that those who bring such joy and happiness into our lives by making, performing and/or releasing music do so at great personal, emotional and financial loss. 

I didn't ask for a refund in February and I'm not going to now. In fact, the news prompted me to get over to the Happy People Records label on Bandcamp and plug some of the gaps in my Pama International collection. I also pre-ordered the vinyl re-release of the Misty In Roots classic, Live At The Counter Eurovision 79, due in October.

A small gesture in the scheme of things, perhaps but...

As a celebration of the music by both bands that I have previously acquired, I've created a fresh Dubhed selection called International Roots, split into two sides, each showcasing Pama International and Misty In Roots. 

I've also reactivated a couple of related selections. None of this is as good as seeing them in person, live on stage, but it's great music, through and through.

Side One: Pama International

1) Second Chance (G. Corp Mix By Brian Nordhoff & Roberto Cimarosti) (2005)

2) Neither High Nor Dub (Pama International Meets Manasseh) (Remix By Nick Raphael) (2007)

3) Happenstance (2009)

4) Never Think That You're Not Loved (ft. Jeremy Pena) (2022)

5) Desobedient Children (2006)

6) Questions Dub (Remix By Mad Professor aka Neil Fraser) (2016)

7) Warm & Tender Love (Album Version) (2022)

8) Dub As You Are (Pama Int'l Meets Wrongtom) (Remix By Tom Robinson) (2009)

Side Two: Misty In Roots

1) Live Up (Album Version) (1981)

2) Dreadful Dread (1983)

3) Wise And Foolish (John Peel Session) (1980)

4) Salvation (1979)

5) Lifeboat (John Peel Session) (1981)

6) Economical Slavery (1985)

1979: Rich Man / Salvation EP: B4

1981: Wise And Foolish: B1

1983: Earth: B2

1985: Musi-O-Tunya: B6

1995: The John Peel Sessions: B3, B5

2005: Dub Store Special EP: A1

2006: Trojan Sessions: A5

2007: Trojan Sessions In Dub: A2

2009: Pama Outernational: A3

2009: Pama Int'l Meets Wrongtom In Dub: 8

2016: Pama Intl Meets Mad Professor: A6

2022: 3: A7

2022: 6: A4

Side One (25:26) (GD) (M)
Side Two (26:34) (GD) (M)

Misty Ruts (Misty In Roots + The Ruts DC) (October 2024)

Dubby Happy People (April 2023)