- (This page refers to the reggae artist, Roots. For the electronic act of the same name, see Roots(2). For the drum and bass artist of the same name, see Roots(3)).
Desmond Young is a Jamaican reggae musician, who released many singles in the 70's under the names of Desi Roots and Roots, as well as a couple of albums in the 80's under the name of Desi Roots. There is very little information of the artist on the internet.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played some of Desmond's materials under his Desi Roots and Roots names during the 70's and 80's, as well some from the 90's, when his songs were put on various compilation albums.
Shows Played[]
- 28 October 1977: Mash Down (12") Grass Roots
- 01 June 1978: Mash Down (7") (Greensleeves)
- 17 August 1981: Rankin Skanking (7" - Virtuous Woman) Grass Roots
- 23 August 1981 (BFBS): Rankin Skanking (7" - Virtuous Woman) Grass Roots
- Desi Roots
- 04 August 1996: Sounds Of Freedom (v/a album - Return To Umoja) Conqueror