Rootsland "Reggae's Untold Stories"
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Rootsland "Reggae's Untold Stories"
Rootsland is a long-form storytelling podcast about music, resistance, and what remains. Hosted by Henry “K” Karyo — one of the first American producers to move to Kingston, Jamaica — the series blends first-person memoir with cultural history, tracing a journey into reggae’s underground world and...
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"Resistance" Babylon by Bus
In this powerful Rootsland Season 9 Finale Henry K guides you from the abandoned farmhouses of early American country music… to the zinc fences of Tr...
"Resistance" The Vibes Man
In this episode of Rootsland Resistance Henry K lifts the curtain on the unsung heroes of Jamaican music — the vibes men, the background innovators wh...
"Sitting in Limbo" Jimmy Cliff Tribute
"Sitting in Limbo" pays tribute to the profound impact of the late reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, whose recent passing has left an indelible void in the wo...
"Resistance" Many Rivers to Cross
In the episode "Many Rivers to Cross" Henry K and Sia explore the quiet but powerful weight of regret—how it can hold us back, and how it can set us f...
"Hurricane Melissa Special" Sense of Purpose
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, Henry K and Sia reflect on Jamaica’s unbreakable spirit — and what it truly means to live with purpose...
"Resistance" Every time I plant a Seed
In this powerful new episode of Rootsland: The Resistance, Henry K and Sia tell the story of Bipin Joshi — a young Nepali rapper and farmer who left h...
"Resistance" The Tan Umbrella
In the debut of Rootsland: Resistance, hosts Henry K and Sia explore what it truly means to “put up resistance” — in life, in music, and in the modern...
"30 Minutes to Zion" Finale
Amidst the rolling Red Hills of Kingston, Rootsland returns with its most powerful story yet. In this season finale, "30 minutes to Zion" Henry K brid...
"Let Babylon Burn" Bonus Episode
The episode "Let Babylon Burn" presents a compelling critique of the rise of AI in the music industry, particularly within the reggae genre that has...
"Tracks in the Sand" Bonus Episode
In this deeply reflective Bonus episode of "Wanted Dread or Alive," host Henry K draws powerful parallels between morning beach walks in South Florida...
"American Dreamland " Bonus Episode
The Season 8 bonus episode of Rootsland titled American Dreamland embarks on a profound exploration of the American Dream, through the reflective dia...
"Searching for Sister Jean" Bonus Episode
The unsolved mystery surrounding Sister Jean Watt's disappearance serves as a poignant exploration of reliance, vulnerability, and the often-hidden co...
"Break Down the Firewall" Bonus Episode
In this powerful bonus episode of Rootsland, we explore how artificial intelligence might become humanity's greatest ally—or its most dangerous advers...
"Beat Down Babylon" Bonus Episode
"Beat Down Babylon" is a touching tribute to singer Junior Byles, whose recent passing on May 15, has deeply touched the Rootsland Family. This unsch...
"Gatekeepers without Gardens" Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode, Henry K and Sia tackle the pressing need for accountability and authenticity within the reggae community, lamenting the lost op...
"Healing of the Nation" Bonus Episode
After a Season of murder, conspiracy, and darkness. Henry K decides to take listeners on a positive journey for this Bonus Episode. "Healing of the...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Peter Tosh vs. Babylon
In the finale of Wanted Dread or Alive "Peter Tosh vs. Babylon" Host Henry K recounts his personal journey to Tosh's birthplace during the Peter Tosh...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Mark of the Beast
Episode 8 "Mark of the Beast" unearths the complexities of Tosh’s existence, showcasing his financial struggles despite his international fame. Host...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Babylon's Cross-Hairs
In "Babylon's Cross-Hairs", Host Henry K takes a close look the history of reggae music and its intertwined relationship with Jamaica’s sociopolitic...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Bullets and Blood Part 2
In further unraveling the mythos surrounding Bob Marley's death, Host Henry K critically analyzes the proliferation of conspiracy theories, particular...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Bullets and Blood
On this episode "Bullets and "Blood," Host Henry K takes a close look at the harrowing events surrounding the assassination attempt on reggae icon...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Good Cop, Bad Cop
On Episode 4 "Good Cop, Bad Cop" Host Henry K takes a close look at the harrowing events surrounding the assassination of Ludlow Campbell, a key witne...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" The Getaway Driver
On "The Getaway Driver" Host Henry K updates the narrative surrounding the individual known as Dennis Lobban, infamously referred to as Leppo, as he...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" The Alibi
On Episode 2 of "Wanted: Dread or Alive" The narrative surrounding the murder of reggae icon Peter Tosh is revealed, focusing on the Supreme Cour...
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Belly It
On the debut of Herb and Legends Season 1 "Wanted Dread or Alive" The tragic tale of Peter Tosh, a seminal figure in reggae music, unfolds amidst the...
"Herb and Legends" Preview
Preview "Herb and Legends" the new series where Award Winning Host Henry K brings insights gained from decades spent in Kingston, Jamaica. Part "Mur...
Season 7 Finale "Lift Up Your Head"
The Finale of Rootsland explores the emotional and sociopolitical landscape following a tumultuous presidential election. The hosts, Henry and Sia, re...
Season 7 Bonus "Say a Little Prayer"
Season 7 Bonus Chapter "Say a little Prayer" opens with the celebration of Rootsland's nomination for the Signal Podcast Awards, setting a tone of gr...
Season 7 Bonus "Leave the Crumbs Alone"
In this bonus episode of the Rootsland podcast, hosts Henry K and Sia discuss the evolving narrative and future plans for the show. The discussion kic...
Season 7 Bonus "Yellow Tape: Crime Scene"
A special Labor Day episode of Rootsland, is an emotional tribute to the legendary dancehall figure, Gerald "Bogle" Levy. The show examines the trag...
Season 7 Bonus "Choose your Murderer Wisely"
Much to the dismay of Co-host Sia, Henry K breaks down the biggest story in Jamaican music...Dancehall Artist Vybez Kartel's recent release from priso...
Season 7 Bonus "Not Like Us"
This week's episode "Not like Us" examines the high-profile feud between rap titans Kendrick Lamar and Drake, dissecting the tensions between maintain...
Season 7 Bonus "Father and Son"
The Rootsland podcast pays tribute to the late reggae legend Desi Jones, one of the most technically and musically proficient drummers in the genre's...
Season 7 Bonus "Janey's Little Boy"
On the Bonus Chapter of Rootsland we explore the profound significance of a mother's love, beautifully illustrated through a touching narrative share...
Season 7 Bonus "Praise Jah in the Moonlight"
Righteousness is a central theme that resonates throughout the episode, capturing the essence of reggae music's spiritual and cultural influence. The...
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 6 "Stir it Up"
On the Season 7 Finale of "Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Henry K meets Curly Loxx's little son Zion and discovers Curly's true incentive for wanting to...
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 5 "Blaze A Trail"
Chapter 5 of Season 7 has Curly Loxx explaining to Henry K how a chance encounter with a successful businessman at a graduation party and the career a...
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto Chapter" 4 "A Slice of the Cake"
Before heading back to Florida, Henry K is given the grand tour of Kingston's ghettos by The Twin of Twins, including stops at their childhood home o...
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 3 "Hungry Town"
In Chapter 3 of "Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Hungry Town, a chance encounter at the Studio with a Grammy Nominated Songwriter is just the right ingred...
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 2 "To Get a Hit...(You haffe fit)"
In Chapter 2 of "Crucifixion of the Ghetto" dancehall culture takes front stage. To get a hit "You haffe fit" loosely translated from Jamaican patio...