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Just before we did the Cerys Matthews session on BBC6 before Christmas, we had a quick run through on the songs (just to make sure we knew what we were doing). David Whitty from BBC World Service stopped by the rehearsal for a quick interview with Pama bassman Andi McLean and gueststar singer Anna Stott for his Hidden London show.

It was broadcast last week, but here it is now for your listening pleasure

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/news/2009/12/091229_hidden_london_wt_sl.shtml

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Thanks to everyone who came out to our last 3 shows of the year. First time we’ve played Norwich. What a great crowd and venue. We thoroughly enjoyed our debut there.

The weekend shows in Newcastle and Leeds were even better then expected with both being rammed. Newcastle is one of my favourite cities to play and despite the severe weather warning still sold out.

We’re back in Leeds on Feb 19 (at The Well).

Inbetween all the shows we fitted in 2 BBC sessions. The first an acoustic/stripped down affair on Janice Longs show. Very enjoyable.

The second was for Chris Hawkins on BBC6 who was filling in for Cerys Matthews. We were asked sometime ago if we’d be up for doing some ‘dub carols’. The day before it became apparent Finny wasn’t going to beable to sing! At the 11th hour the incredible Anna Stott from East Park Reggae Collective stepped in and did a fantastic job. Not quite carols, but two Christmas songs were played… ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ on a reggae tip and ‘White Christmas’ in a ska fashion.

For those of you who missed the sessions you can listen again now at

BBC6 music – Cerys Matthews show w/ Chris Hawkins (Pama start around 1.06)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pcf5d#synopsis
Show is up for 3 more days only

BBC Radio 2 – Janice Long show
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pbltn
Show is up for 3 more days only

If you’d like to hear more Pama Intl on Janice or Chris’ show please email them and let them know! Email Janice here and chris.6music@bbc.co.uk

We hope you all have wonderful Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

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