Gregory David Roberts

Gregory David Roberts (GDR), is an author, songwriter, composer and artist. He’s best known for his best-selling novel Shantaram, which has sold over 7 million copies and was hailed “a masterpiece” by critics. It has been translated into 44 languages and is sold in over 116 countries. The novel draws on GDR’s raw experiences of life as a fugitive. A TV series based on Shantaram is currently streaming on Apple TV+, starring Charlie Hunnam as the lead.

GDR released his debut album Love&Faith in 2020, which takes you on a genre hopping musical journey through pop, R&B, country, house and reggae. The album is co-produced by GDR and Dale “Dizzle” Virgo (Drake, Rhianna, Kendrick Lamar). GDR sights Nick Smith of The Black Sorrows, Grace Jones, Nile Rogers, Stevie Wonder, Renee Geyer and Bob Marley as some of his musical influences. Whilst a fugitive he continued his love of music by busking, singing in piano bars and forming a band. His favourite music is Deep House.

Since the release of Love&Faith, GDR has released a series of instrumental albums, EP’s and singles, which he composed and produced.

Expect the unexpected from this creative maverick as he continues to make music, write and create art.

www.gregorydavidroberts.com