Saha Gnawa’s self-titled debut merges Moroccan Gnawa with NYC jazz and groove, channeling North African futurism through cross-cultural improvisation. The album artwork mirrors this sonic duality, blending spiritual Moroccan motifs with the kinetic energy of contemporary improvisation. The presence of the snake, drawn from Sufi mysticism, becomes a visual metaphor for transformation, echoing the album’s spiritual resonance.

Saha Gnawa builds on the legacy of Innov Gnawa, who were nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Electronic Dance Track for their 2017 collaboration with Bonobo, "Bambro Koyo Ganda."