Conscious Roots 5 is a sprawling 75 minute epic that builds on the founding philosophy of this compilation series: that we should give voice to the spirit within and develop our own roots genre rather than following overseas musical trends. 

The sleeve art is a painting of one of this country's great leaders: Rua Kenana, the prophet and visionary spiritual leader of the Tuhoe nation. 

Includes an ideal mix of commercial tracks by the likes of Tika Taane, Katchafire, Cornerstone Roots, House Of Shem and Tahuna Breaks as well as unreleased offerings from The Native Sons, Tenement Yard and Ska Child