Episodes
Aug. 15, 2023
Every little thing's gonna be all White Chapter 5: "Kingston Sessions" (B side)
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 Hea…
Aug. 29, 2023
Every little thing's gonna be all White Chapter 6: "Throw Down Your Arms"
On the Season 6 Chapter "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 …
Oct. 24, 2023
Rootsland's Greatest Hits "Zion in a Vision"
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 ca…
Nov. 15, 2023
Book of Rules "Builders for Eternity"
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."…
Dec. 5, 2023
"No Man is an Island"
"...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..…
Dec. 27, 2023
"One Man Against the World"
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 mo…
Jan. 30, 2024
Season 7 Trailer "Crucifixion of the Ghetto"
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…
Feb. 6, 2024
Season 7 Prologue: "Ghetto People Song"
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 …
Feb. 20, 2024
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 1 "The Factory"
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." In late 2000, Henry K finally deci…
Feb. 27, 2024
"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 patios means to get a hit you have to be fit. During that fist year of recordin…
March 6, 2024
"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 ingredient the Bigga Staar project needs to get off the ground. Henry K and Big…
March 19, 2024
"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 on Ricketts Ave, their fathers auto shop in Waterhouse, and the garrison …
March 27, 2024
"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 advise he offered would provide the inspiration needed to help him escape …
April 3, 2024
"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 escape the ghetto. A call from an old friend alerts Henry K that there ar…
April 17, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Praise Jah in the Moonlight"
On this Season 7 Bonus Episode of Rootsland: " Praise Jah in Moonlight, " We celebrate Reggae in the Springtime. The Movie Bob Marley: One Love is a #1 global box office smash. YG Marley scores the first reggae hit on th…
May 15, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Janey's Little Boy"
On tonight's bonus chapter we remind our listeners about the Rootsland contest to win a free set of Weekend passes to this year's CaliRoots Festival Monterey, Ca. 5/24-5/26. Enter to win by leaving a comment at Legends of …
June 20, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Father and Son"
On tonight's Midnight Ravers Father's Day Special, Henry K is joined by Sia in the studio where they pay tribute to all fathers, send a special message to a friend in need, and bid farewell to Reggae Royalty. Subscribe Now t…
July 13, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Not Like Us"
On the Season 7 bonus Chapter "Not Like Us" Henry K gives an update on Hurricane Beryl that swept through Jamaica, and another Category 5 Storm that swept through the career of one the world's most beloved hip hip stars.. .…
Aug. 14, 2024
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 prison and what a "Kartel Comeback" means to Reggae Music. While social media …
Aug. 30, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Yellow Tape: Crime Scene"
On a special Labor Day episode of Rootsland, Henry K pays tribute to the extraordinary life and tragic death of Gerald "Bogle" Levy, legendary street dancer and ghetto choreographer that forever changed the dancehall game. …
Sept. 20, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Leave the Crumbs Alone"
Summer is winding down and Rootsland is turning up...Henry K & Sia discuss Henry's recent appearance on the Podcast "A Conversation in Dub" A Conversation in Dub Podcast - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - Linktree as well as …
Oct. 4, 2024
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 gratitude and reflection. The highlight comes from a listener's letter, read …
Nov. 14, 2024
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, reflect on a letter from a devoted listener named Lorna, who expresses her d…