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
Cocoa Tea - Reggae Anthology
17 North Parade - #VPCD 4123 - Mar. 11, 2008
This anthology is the first to chronicle the extensive career of one of the most influential singers in the history of Reggae Music. From dancehall thrillers line "Rocking Dolly" and "Lost My Sonia" to cultural gems like "Holy Mount Zion" and "Israel's King", Cocoa Tea has remained a relevant hit-making artists whose voice and artistic creativity has fit hand in hand with every shift in Jamaican music. read more...
OTHER RELEASES
LATEST FORUM DISCUSSIONS
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Gregory Isaacs in DIGITAL era
by Javier on Sep 2 at 19:08 -
When was reggae invented?
by SAM AND ADRIAN on Sep 2 at 17:53 -
Help Dedect a Song Guys/gurus/masters :)
by JMan on Sep 2 at 16:38 -
Who sings the reggae tune wife?
by carlmarks on Sep 2 at 15:20
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Good dub with flutes?
by jordandance on Sep 2 at 14:57 -
Earl Cunningham - Warning Youthman (Express label)
by jordandance on Sep 2 at 14:55 -
late 1960 to early 1970's Reggae Track
by Bob Head on Sep 2 at 11:37 -
the upsetter exchange
by blackarkrock on Sep 2 at 10:50
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
Peter Tosh - Steppin' Razor

