Roots No Fruits

Roots No Fruits is a track from the album Farakala by percussionist Trilok Gurtu in collaboration with The Frikyiwa Family. The composition appears as the seventh track on the release with a duration of 5 minutes and 40 seconds.

Gurtu and The Frikyiwa Family recorded Farakala under the Frikyiwa label. The album released on November 7, 2005, in CD format. The work blends elements of Indian classical percussion with global fusion influences, though specific stylistic or thematic details of Roots No Fruits remain undocumented in available sources.

The Frikyiwa Family functions as a collective of musicians associated with the Frikyiwa label, but the exact lineup for this recording is not specified. Trilok Gurtu, known for his cross-genre collaborations, contributed percussion and compositional direction to the project. The album title Farakala derives from a Malian term meaning \"beyond words,\" reflecting the project’s emphasis on instrumental and rhythmic expression.

No commercial singles or music videos accompanied the release of Roots No Fruits. The track’s reception and chart performance, if any, are not recorded in public archives. The album remains available through physical and digital retailers, though distribution specifics vary by region.