Roots Archives Overview
Jul 31, 2026
The first Linton Kwesi Johnson release in more than twenty years (!): a very limited edition “dub plate” 10 inch to celebrate the release of Dread Beat an Blood!
"We are thrilled to unveil the first Linton Kwesi Johnson release in more than twenty years (!): a v…
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Jul 21, 2026
Just reissued on its original label (Ariwa), the 1983 "Yard Style" LP by Johnny Clarke
Big news! Just reissued on its original label (Ariwa), the 1983 "Yard Style" LP by Johnny Clarke. Th…
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Jul 18, 2026
Soon available: Keith Hudson 'Melody Maker', 2CD Edition on Doctor Bird Records
Keith Hudson: Melody Maker, 2CD Edition - bringing together many of his finest productions from the …
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Jul 17, 2026
Watch King Jammy reflect on 40+ years of Sleng Teng
Discover the story behind one of dancehall's most influential riddims.…
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Jul 10, 2026
I Love Jah (Rastafari Anthems From The Roots Era) on Doctor Bird Records
By the early 1970s, Rastafarian culture had begun to significantly influence Jamaica’s creative comm…
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Jul 9, 2026
Jah Woosh & Sis Bee - Rebellion, reissued on Burning Sounds
Jah Woosh was one of Jamaica’s most distinctive early reggae deejays, emerging in the 1970s as the a…
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Jul 8, 2026
Satta Dub reissued
TRS Records AVAILABLE NOW! 🌿 Back in print, one of the defining albums in the history of Jamaican…
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Jun 6, 2026
Trojan takeover Soho Radio: The Tighten Up Show (05/06/2026), Doctor Bird Records Special
Laurence Cane-Honeysett showcasing 2 hours of Doctor Bird's classic ska, rock steady and reggae soun…
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