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 2008 RESULTS
We are pleased to announce the results of the Roots Archives Awards 2008 :
- Best Vocal Reissue : Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights
- Best Vocal Compilation : Culture And The Deejays At Joe Gibbs
- Best Dub/Instrumental Album : The Roots Radics Meets King Tubbys
- Best V.A. Compilation : The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo
- Best Record Company : Pressure Sounds
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
Various Artists - Old To The New Steelie And Clevie (Deluxe Edition)
17 North Parade - #VPCD 4139 - Sep. 9, 2008
A deluxe CD re-issue of Steely and Clevie's brilliant update of Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson's most popular and beloved hit songs. The album that brought us Sean Paul and Sasha's monumental "I'm Still In Love With You" smash now includes a second disc featuring all of the classic Mighty Two productions in all of their glory. The old and the new come together here, and justifiably so. read more...
OTHER RELEASES
LATEST FORUM DISCUSSIONS
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The best voice of reggae
by jahsteppa on May 21 at 14:37 -
The Gladiators ...underappreciated?
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Toots Hibbert injured by bottle thrown at concert
by Funky Punk on May 21 at 12:06 -
Presenting The Coxsone Affair
by j j on May 21 at 08:54
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MIGHTY DIAMONDS - "PLANET EARTH + PLANET MARS DUB" HOT MILK RECORDS
by Funky Punk on May 20 at 22:49 -
Favourite YouTube Videos
by patricky on May 19 at 21:48 -
can someone please tell me who the what is the artist and track title
by patricky on May 19 at 21:34 -
Calling reggae experts plz help !!! Vinyl reggae where can I get a down load or cd version
by juedropuk on May 19 at 21:31
LATEST REGGAE NEWS
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Oku still rebelling against the system
by Hans on Mar 29 at 09:44 -
Mighty Diamonds Receive Ragga Muffins Festival Award Of Recognition, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 21
by Hans on Mar 03 at 18:14 -
The culture of reggae band Culture
by Hans on Feb 15 at 07:31 -
Righteous finger on reggae pulse
by Hans on Jan 20 at 11:06 -
Melodians keep rocksteady alive
by Hans on Jan 08 at 13:38
RANDOM VIDEO
Ijahman Levi - I Want To Be Free
