Baha Men founder Isaiah Taylor, vocalist and bass player for the group, is excited about having the catchy song used to get enthusiastic crowds woofing. "You know how many people in this world make records every day?

How many of those people can say they hear their song at every arena at all the sporting events? It's a good feeling…it's a great feeling!"

Taylor’s vision was to take the instruments used in traditional Bahamian street festivals and put them together with stage instruments like bass, drums, and guitar, and then share Junkanoo music with people everywhere.  For more information the Junkanoo festival, click here.  Junkanoo might sound like a new type of music to the rest of the world, but to the people of the Bahamas it is steeped in history, a communication technique slaves used that led to the most famous revolt the islands ever saw. Bahamians celebrate the revolution every year by marching through the streets playing Junkanoo rhythms. And now the Baha Men have introduced those rhythms to the world.

It may seem that the Baha Men suddenly came out of nowhere, but their journey to the Grammys has been a long and eventful one. The core musicians of the Baha Men have played together for over a decade, although other band members have come and gone through the years. The group began playing together under the name High Voltage in 1979, then changed their name in 1992 after running into several other bands with the same name. Their debut album, "Junkanoo," was released in 1979 and focused on traditional Junkanoo and modern versions of native Bahamian tunes. Their next release, titled "I Like What I Like," featured a medley of songs by K.C. and the Sunshine Band, and their third album, "Doong Spank," was released in the late 90’s.

The sound of the Baha Men was livened up in the past year with the addition of the three new lead singers—two of them family members of the original Baha Men—who brought with them influences ranging from rap and hip hop to Jamaican dancehall. The resulting shot in the arm was just what the band needed to create their most famous album to date, "Who Let the Dogs Out," released last year to rave reviews. The current lineup features Taylor, lead singers Rick Carey, Marvin Prosper, and Omerit Hield, guitarists Patrick Carey and Herschel Small, keyboardist Jeffrey Cher, and percussionists Colyn "Mo" Grant and Anthony "Monks" Flowers.

The Baha Men have long been considered musical icons in the islands, and are proud to be able to share their heritage with the rest of the world. Says 22-year old Prosper, one of the newest band members, "We young guys have idolized the Baha Men since we were kids. In the Bahamas, to be asked to join the Baha Men is like if an American kid was picked to play for the New York Yankees. It's like a dream come true!"

In addition to their Grammy win, the Baha Men have been nominated for a Blockbuster Music Award in the category of "Favorite New Artist – Group." Discover more about the Baha Men and their music by visiting their Web site at www.bahamen.com. They’re currently planning a world tour, so watch for them to visit a stage near you soon!