GLOBAL GROOVES MEET CONSCIOUS VIBES: THE ODDROOTS’ AWARENESS LIVE SESSION
The Oddroots turn the spotlight on their song Awareness with a studio live session filmed at Studio Miriam in Rome. The track, from their self-titled debut EP released in 2024 by Surna Records, blends roots reggae with soulful melodies, layered with Afro-inspired rhythms and a commanding horn section that drives the energy forward.
Fifteen musicians from Senegal, Colombia, Germany and Italy joined this recording, crafting a rich, intimate, and expansive sound. Together, they create a vibrant mix of cultures and styles. Producers Edoardo Persico, Nicolò Marano and Giovanni Pellegrino capture the ensemble’s synergy, allowing every voice and instrument space to shine.
THE LIVE SESSION FEELS LIKE A JOURNEY, TRANSPORTING LISTENERS ACROSS CULTURES AND SOUNDS
The band had already released a dub version of Awareness at the end of 2024, remixed by Paolo Baldini DubFiles. While the dub explored textures and echoes, the live session focuses on human interplay and the song’s layered, conscious energy. It highlights how collaboration brings the track to life.
Moreover, the video feels like a journey, moving listeners across cultures and sounds, presenting reggae as a living, global language. Every note reflects the band’s philosophy: music bridges people, and rhythm acts as a unifying pulse.
Ultimately, the Awareness live session is a meeting point, a celebration of collaboration, and a reminder of how sound can connect worlds.
BAND
Ibrahima N’diaye – Vocals
Federico Lobrano, Giorgia Giusti, Oum N’diaye – Backing Vocals
Rocco Degola – Trombone
Andrea Paoloemili -Tenor Sax
Lorenzo Caciotta – Alto Sax
Fabrizio Ballistreri – Trumpet
Simon Busch – Cornet, Trumpet
Gabriele Mizzoni – Keyboards
Jean Charles Gomis – Keyboards
Giulio Ciani – Guitar
Moises Duran – Percussion
Riccardo Alexander – Bass
Luca Masotti – Drums
ABOUT THE ODDROOTS
Formed in Rome in 2020, The Oddroots mix ska and roots reggae with soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop. Their lineup evolved with each release, from the debut single Strangers to a full ensemble of drums, bass, guitars, keys, horns and vocals.
In 2021, they won the Jazzology category of the Laziosound contest, held by the Lazioregion. In 2024, Ibrahima N’díaye joined, shaping their first EP. Afro-inspired rhythms and a strong horn section define their sound.
