The Roots Ark

The Roots Ark presents Awake, their first album, rich in musical depth and phenomenal artistry. Result of a few years of hard work, this album is enhanced by a collaboration between composer-multi-instrumentalist Greg Dandelot and musician-producer Roberto Sanchez. It reveals a poetic and captivating spin on reggae, drawing on the Jamaican and UK roots, with jazz, dub and rocksteady influences. Each track was written by Greg over the years with deep thought and a profound love for reggae. Awake was born from inner struggles and challenges. Its purpose was to transform these hardships into a positive force, with the power of sound, vibration and word. Surrounded by musicians from jazz scenes and two singers wonderfully serving the vocal harmonies, the author of the twelve tracks invites you to a strong and meditative atmosphere, reflecting subtle writing and a particular audacity. The album was recorded at Le Garage Hermetique in Nantes, France, a mythical place for local musicians and was then mixed at the Lone Ark studio in Santander, Spain, before being mastered at Euridia studio, Bilbao, Spain. As the listener dips into the twelve tracks, they will be transported by sophisticated arrangements and colorful poetry, as reflected through the symbolic Tree of Life. Youll find dub remixes by Roberto, whose fame in the field has passed the European borders. These tracks close the opus with a dreamlike touch. Awake is a charm for the awakening of consciousness. Reggae addicts, music lovers, this album will not leave you indifferent.