WELCOME TO THE ROOTS ARCHIVES
The purpose of this website is to bring you a comprehensive and searchable database of Jamaican Roots Reggae Albums from 1970 to 1985. This site is a completely free source of information for all reggae lovers and collectors [More...]
ROOTS ARCHIVES AWARDS 2007 RESULTS
We are pleased to announce the results of the Roots Archives Awards 2007 :
- Best Vocal Album : Kiddus I - Graduation In Zion
- Best Dub Album : Lee Perry & The Upsetters - Ape-Ology
- Best DJ Album : Dennis Alcapone - Forever Version
- Best V.A. Compilation : Studio One Roots Vol 3
- Best Record Company : Pressure Sounds
LATEST ALBUM REVIEWS
Bim Sherman - Tribulation (Down In Jamdown)
Pressure Sounds - #PSLP 57 & PSCD 57 - Oct. 22, 2007
The Pressure Sounds label is really showing itself to be prolific in this end of year. Only a few weeks have passed since the great release 'Rockstone' (PSCD 56) and they are back at it again! They've given us a beautiful new surprise compilation of Bim Sherman - 'Tribulation - Down In Jamdown 1974 to 1979'. This singer is known mostly for his work with producer Adrian Sherwood and his On-U Sound label. read more...
OTHER REVIEWS
LATEST FORUM DISCUSSIONS
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Don Carlos Favourites..
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Johnny Clarke & Jah Shaka/ The Jazz Cafe /London /Fri 27th June 2008
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dubs id question
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Blood & Fire
by Pots n Pans on Jul 5 at 15:40
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mozilla search plugin for roots archives
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Favourite YouTube Videos
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Sugar Minott Question
by ras andejo on Jul 5 at 13:36 -
Notting Hill Carnival 2008
by stepping razor on Jul 5 at 13:32
LATEST REGGAE NEWS
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Heartbeat Records to release Deluxe Edition on Johnny Osbourne Classic
by Bellyman on Jun 24 at 21:18 -
Harder They Come Musical A Hit In London East
by Hans on Jun 14 at 13:51 -
Reggae artists getting back to their roots
by Hans on Jun 14 at 13:09 -
Jamaica's 'first real superstar' is still rocking steady (Derrick Morgan brings ska, reggae, and more to stage)
by Hans on Jun 14 at 13:04 -
Mikey Dread has passed away
by Hans on Mar 16 at 10:08
RANDOM VIDEO
Jackie Mittoo Studio 1 Documentary

