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

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LATEST ALBUM REVIEWS

Various Artists - Skarama

Dub Store - #DSR CD 503 - Sep. 1, 2007

Last Thursday at 10:30 I took over on the decks to commence my DJ set. The dance floor had been pretty quiet and there seemed little hope of me changing that. Nevertheless, I had 30 minutes of my trademark ‘Blazing Horns Ska’ set lined up, so I dutifully kicked off with ‘Teenage Ska’. The transformation began, the people started to move and the dance floor ceased to be empty. One guy came up and asked us – who is the trumpeter on this track? The answer was Baba Brooks. read more...