We're already in the final weeks of 2025, but in Roberto Sanchez's Lone Ark it's business as usual. Under the fairly self-explanatory alias Lone Ark, Sanchez takes on vocal duties himself for this 'Singers & Players' project.
By Jah Rebel
For the riddims, Roberto drew from ‘Showcase I & II’, the two instrumental Message albums we previously introduced on these pages.
The result is nine gems crafted in the purest Jamaican roots tradition. The melodica-driven riddim of ‘Mr. Liar’, which leans towards an Augustus Pablo production, and the Psalm 19-inspired ‘Words Of My Mouth’ (“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight…”) especially captured our imagination.
With ‘Singers & Players’, jack-of-all-trades Roberto Sanchez once again proves just what a multi-talent he truly is!
Founder alongside Jah Shakespear who transitioned to this role in late 2014. Previously worked as critic and reporter, balancing passions for music and Haile Selassie spirituality.
November 16, 2025