A new website, entirely dedicated to reggae, launched yesterday bearing the name Jamaican-roots.com.

Where this site differs from established archives databases such as Roots Knotty Roots and Roots Archives is in the ability to listen to the records.

Available in both French and English Jamaican-roots.com describes itself as:

"On online reggae archive with 20,000 short clips" offering "a unique advanced search" as a means of discovering new music.

As well as a database, this site is a commercial venture, with a shop selling vinyl, books, merchandise and accessories. There's even a directory of "2,000 professionals, associations & amateurs" from around the world.

Could this new French site rival the current collector’s databases?

Find out at www.Jamaican-roots.com