Artist description Earthman Lanny Smith & The Planet Earth Project (PEP) is a gathering of some of South Florida's finest multi-cultural musicians committed to using the power of music to protect the environment. Underwritten by grants in parnership with Miami-Dade County and other organizations, Earthman/PEP have touched more that 2,000,000 South Florida residents and tourists with their innovative jazz, R&B, World Music, Blues, theatrical concerts. Their original music is recorded in four language and has been played on a cross section of South Florida's radio station, from Urban English to Spanish, from Creole to Jazz. Their powerful music with a message is even played on Radio Disney (Miami). They have produced music video PSA's in four languages that have appeared on the local Warner Brothers Station. The band is led by award-winning songwriter and environmental activist Lanny Smith. Their web site is www.Earthman.tv.

Music Style World Music, Jazz, R&B

Musical Influences Marvin Gaye, Steeley Dan, Bob Dylan

Similar Artists Original

Artist History The Planet Earth Project began in 1995 featured at the Miami 25th Anniversary of Earth Day event. Since then Earthman Lanny Smith & The Planet Earth Project have played at more that 200 major festivals and communty events with their adults concerts. They have also performed their powerful Earthman children's concerts at more that 400 elementary schools.They are the main music outreach of a non-profit organization called The Earthman Project. Their mission is to use music and the arts to teach adults and children that each of us has the power to make a difference in our world.

Group Members Lanny Smith, Nathaniel Reed, Siri Eversole, Lela Lombardo, Natasha, Ken Gustafson, Claudio Spiewak, Randy Singer, Magrus Borgus, Martin Farmer, Gaby Vivas, Bene Dasilva, Gary Mayone

Instruments Keyboards, Guitar, Harmonica, Bass, Drums, Percussion

Albums River of Grass 1998, Act of Love 2001

Press Reviews The Miami Herald, Midway Airlines Magazine, South Florida Parenting Magazine, Entertainment News & Views

Location Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - USA

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