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Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories"

The #1 Apple Music History Podcast Rootsland chronicles the extraordinary true story of Henry "K" Karyo - one of the first American producers to move to Kingston, Jamaica, immersing himself completely in reggae"s underground scene. From disillusioned justice major to indie label owner, Henry navigates Jamaica"s merciless music industry while building authentic friendship with legendary artists and finding unexpected love. This isn"t just a music podcast - it"s a raw, first-person account of creative

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27:19

"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 1 "The Factory"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2024/02/20

On the Season opener of "Rootsland," Henry K follows through on some life changing advice he received from his mentor Bob Andy. "You either work for the factory or you own the factory." Henry K finally decides it's time to be a "factory" owner. Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studio Red Hills, JamaicaGuest vocals by Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor, Akee & Bush Campbell, Steve "Bigga Staar" Briskman Intro by Michelle "Kim" Yamaguchi Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music,

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34:18

Season 7 Prologue: "Ghetto People Song"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2024/02/06

On the birthday of Reggae Legend Bob Marley... Rootsland is excited to debut the emotionally charged opener for Season 7 "Crucifixion of the Ghetto."Kingston was always hot, by the new millennium it was red hot, an already record setting murder rate was on the rise, and no person or place was off limits.On the season prologue "Ghetto People Song," Henry K explains why every ghetto in the world is the same, as he takes us on a very personal journey from the origins of the first Ghettos inEurope to

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05:42

Season 7 Trailer "Crucifixion of the Ghetto"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2024/01/30

On this episode of Rootsland we debut the title and play the trailer for the new Season "Crucifixion of the Ghetto," which premiers next week on the eve of Bob Marley's Birthday. Host Henry K gets Sia's not so surprising reaction to the preview, and updates the Rootsland family on some exciting news including the release of the Bob Marley Movie "One Love" and our show’s new partnership with Osiris Media "the leading storyteller in music." Welcome to Osiris Media - Osiris - The leading

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28:21

"One Man Against the World"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/12/27

On this Midnight Ravers Holiday Edition of Rootsland, We end this year & Season 6 with an exploration into the troubled and triumphant life Gregory Isaacs, and what host Henry K discovers from the tragic death of reggae's most prolific singer, may save someone you love. Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studio Red Hillz, JamaicaFeaturing "One Man Against the World" "Sugaree" & "Wild Horses all performed by Gregory Isaacs Home | ROOTSLAND

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18:07

"No Man is an Island"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/12/05

"...Man to Man is so unjust..." but lucky for Bob Marley, he knew who to trust. Right by his side through the turmoil and adversity, through the joy and pain was his devoted friend, art director, advisor and confident...Neville Garrick. On this Bonus Episode of Rootsland, Henry K explores the real meaning of friendship, and how "No man is an Island." Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studio Red Hillz, JamaicaFeaturing "No man is an Island" Dennis Brown Home | ROOTSLAND

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18:03

Book of Rules "Builders for Eternity"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/11/15

In this special Midnight Ravers Edition of Rootsland, Host Henry K explores why the 1973 Heptones smash hit "Book of Rules" should be on everyone's playlist, and why "Common people like you and me are Builders for Eternity." Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studio Red Hillz, JamaicaFeaturing "Book of Rules" by The Heptones Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise "Wear Your Culture" Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice

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34:43

Rootsland's Greatest Hits "Zion in a Vision"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/10/24

In the music business when a band or group releases a greatest hits project it usually marks the beginning of the end, unless you're the Eagles, but we are still early in the story. Maya Angelou said it best "You really can't know where you are going until you know where you've been." As we move forward to the next chapters in the Rootsland Saga scheduled for release in early December, things are gonna get pretty intense in Kingston. So after 50 + chapters we figured this would be the right

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22:56

Bonus "Throw Down Your Arms"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/08/29

On the Season 6 Bonus Episode "Throw Down Your Arms," Host Henry K reads and replies to a letter from one of the members of the Rootsland Republic... Also last month reggae lost a powerful voice Rootsland , pays tribute to one of the most rebellious and underrated singers of our generation. Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studio Red Hillz, JamaicaClosing Credits: Downpressor Man performed by Sinead O Conner Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise

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32:12

Every little thing's gonna be all White Chapter 5:...

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/08/15

Chapter 6: The Conclusion of Rootsland Season 6 : Kingston Sessions"A Deadly Betrayal" In the fall of 1997 the legendary Jamaican Saxophonist Deadly Headley Bennett invited a young Sax player to Kingston to study under Headley's musical direction.Deadly brought the aspiring horn player Rich Prafderinto the studio, where the 2 recorded a demo project under the name "Saxsemilla"...But then that little demo tape led to a big six figure record deal, and would you be shocked to find out, how easily that

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19:23

Every little thing's gonna be all White Chapter 4:...

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/08/08

Chapter 5: Kingston Sessions"A Deadly Betrayal" In the fall of 1997 the legendary Jamaican Saxophonist Deadly Headley Bennett invited a young Sax player to Kingston to study under Headley's musical direction.Deadly brought the aspiring horn player Rich Prafderinto the studio, where the 2 recorded a demo project under the name Saxsemilla...But then that little 5 song demo tape led to a big six figure record deal, and would you be shocked to find out, everything changed.Join Us for a cautionary tale

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23:11

Every little thing's gonna be all White Chapter 3:...

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/07/18

The blizzard continues in "Murder Love (B-side)" In the summer of 1993 there was no reggae song making people dance like the hip hip infused dancehall club banger titled Informer, and no reggae singer tearing up the international pop charts like a 24 year old white reggae rapper form Toronto Canada Darren Kenneth O Brian, better known as Snow. When the label decides to produce the follow up album in Kingston, The stage was set for an Irish hoodlum and his gang of thugs to descend onto a 3rd

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21:13

Every little thing's gonna be all White Chapter 2:...

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/07/11

In the summer of 1993 there was no reggae song making people dance like the hip hip infused dancehall club banger titled Informer, and no reggae singer tearing up the international pop charts like a 24 year old white reggae rapper form Toronto Canada Darren Kenneth O Brian, better known as Snow. When the label decides to produce the follow up album in Kingston, The stage was set for an Irish hoodlum and his gang of thugs to descend onto a 3rd World country to wreak havoc. Enabled by managers

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20:54

Every little thing's gonna be all White Chapter 1:...

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/07/04

In the Season 6 Debut, Henry K explains the meaning and importance of "owning your masters" and why it's the catch phrase for a new generation looking to take creative control not only over their work, but over their lives. "Owning your masters," it even sounds powerful, like reckoning or reclamation, and it kind of is. It is the reason why 30 years ago the revolutionary singer Prince, wrote the word slave on his face, and changes his name to unpronounceable symbol. It's why even today,

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28:14

Redemption Song Chapter 8: "A Change gonna Come"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/04/04

In the Season 5 Finale of "Redemption Song," Henry K comes to terms with the death of his friend Brian and confronts his future in the music business with a little help from his friends...both new and old. Closing Credits "A Change Gonna Come" Sugar Black & LehbanchulehProduced by Henry K Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise "Wear Your Culture" Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. Guest Vocals by:

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22:43

Redemption Song Chapter 7 "Take Me Home, Country Roads"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/03/28

In Redemption Song Chapter 7, Henry returns to Jamaica for the first time since the loss of his close friend Brian, and the loss of his job at Pow Wow. He decides to take a road trip to West Jamaica until he reaches the very end...the town of Negril, "where everyone belongs." The plan is for some quiet private time to reflect on life, but the funny thing about Negril is nothing goes as planned. Closing Credits "Catfish John" Unplugged Toots and the Maytals Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music,

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21:23

Redemption Song Chapter 6: "Who Feels it...Knows it"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/03/21

Both the Grateful Dead and Reggae have evolved from music into movements, communities centered around Love, Respect, Unity, and Awareness. Perhaps the most overlooked connection boils down to one Word "Rebellion," The Grateful Dead and Reggae were both born out of separate counter cultures embroiled in the same universal struggle, the fight against the status quo, against injustice and intolerance. In this episode "Who Feels it...Knows it," Henry K experiences the fight first hand

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17:02

Redemption Song Chapter 5: "Fire on the Mountain"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/03/14

By 1994 Henry K had started to earn his stripes in the business, after spending years as a foot soldier patrolling the streets and lurking the studios of Kingston town. in addition to hustling "Henry K"records out of the trunk of his Neva, he partnered up with friend and producer Delroy "Dr. Marshall" Harrison, Gussie Clarke’s hotshot young engineer to form a dancehall label called "One Up Music." However, Henry's greatest accomplishment was a co-production that occurred outside the studio, and

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18:30

Redemption Song Chapter 4: "Life is One Big Road...

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/02/28

In Chapter 4 "Life is One Big Road," We join Henry K for a day in the life of a young Reggae Producer...from Jamaica's iconic record shops to his de facto headquarters at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Music. The road he travels, is about to get much bigger, when Bob Marley's daughter makes Henry an offer he can't refuse.Rootsland Returns On March 14, with the second half of Season 5 Closing Credits "Life is One Big Road" Tenor Saw courtesy of Orchard Music Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music, Podcast

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22:21

Redemption Song Chapter 3: "Dancehall Queen for Life"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/02/21

After all the parties, the stage shows, the wining and dining; At 2:00 AM on Thursday nights in Kingston a "who's who" of reggae and dancehall arrive at to the local hot spot House of Leo for late night set of the Stone Love sound system. Tiger, Terry Ganzie and Buju Banton rock the airwaves and Carlene and Bogle rule the dance floor. A mysterious "Lady in Red" invited Henry for a dance, as he approaches he notices the curved of her body, the shape of her face, the contour of her

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25:46

Redemption Song Chapter 2: "Love the People Want"

Rootsland "Reggae"s Untold Stories" ·

2023/02/14

Season 5 continues with Henry K's long awaited meeting with veteran reggae singer Ed Fitzroy at the JBC compound in Halfway Tree. As they discuss their potential upcoming project, Henry quickly learns there are going to be expenses incurred that were not accounted for in the budget. Henry will have turn to an unlikely source for help...and it's a long shot. Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise "Wear Your Culture" Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in

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