St. Lucian recording artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa signed with legendary booking agency Fast Lane International to coordinate touring throughout North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Fast Lane enjoys an international reputation as a provider of high-level entertainment for clubs, concerts, festivals, colleges and universities throughout the world.

Representing premier Reggae, Ska, Caribbean, African and Alternative artists, Fast Lane’s clients include Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill, King Chango, Eric Donaldson, Glen Washington, Groundation, David Kirton, The Abyssinians and new additions Pato Banton, Roots Revealers and The Big Takeover Band. Fast Lane had the privilege of representing Joseph Hill of Culture and Lucky Dube for many years prior to their untimely deaths.

George Michailow, owner and founder of Fast Lane states, “For over 25 years we have been representing artists who through their music help raise social consciousness. Keeping in that tradition, we are proud and honored to represent and work with Taj Weekes, who is a perfect exemplar of all that we stand for. It is important, especially in these times, that Taj Weekes carry his message to all corners of the world and we will be working closely with him and like-minded promoters at venues and events to get the word out that we must all look out for each other. Taj practices what he preaches while delivering some of the best music I have heard in a long time.”

Weekes, owner and founder of multimedia company Jatta Entertainment, says, “Fast Lane, with its global perspective and far-reaching network, is an ideal fit for us and the fact that they understand and appreciate the message we are carrying out to the people is what ties it all together.” Weekes sees this relationship as an important key to Jatta’s success in 2010 as the band gets set to release their much-anticipated third album, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen. Fast Lane will be at the center of organizing a comprehensive world tour, hitting major U.S. and international markets in support of the new release.

Taj Weekes & Adowa sail into 2010 with a history of consistently positive media attention. In 2009, the band was awarded the independent music industry’s Just Plain Folks Music Award for Best Reggae Album and garnered praise from Billboard magazine, which lauded DEIDEM, the group’s second album, as one of “six essential albums heralding roots rock’s resurgence.” For a full tour schedule and additional information, please visit www.tajandadowa.com.

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