Build An Ark is a Los Angeles–based musical collective formed by producer and composer Carlos Niño in the early 2000s. Uniting a community of jazz, soul, and spiritual musicians, the group draws inspiration from the cosmic jazz legacy of artists like Sun Ra and Pharoah Sanders. Known for their uplifting, improvisational sound, Build An Ark blends jazz, soul, and world influences into a message of unity and healing. Their celebrated albums, including *Peace with Every Step* and *Dawn*, embody their vision of music as a force for love and transformation.