Root 1 was voted #1 world music group in the Austin Jazz Players and Critics poll. For the past 12 years they have been touring their unique mix of Afro Caribbean American dance crossover throughout the U.S., Belize, and Mexico. The music is centered around the conscious, spiritual, empowering, and award winning songwriting from all members of the band.The CD album Roots Trade has been widely distributed in Brazil by the Garra Communications label.