Episodes

The Season 2 Debut of Rootsland picks up when Narrator Henry K returns to 56 Hope Road where a decade earlier a violent assassination attempt was made on Bob Malrey's life. Summoned to the hallowed ground by Bob's determined widow "Sister Rita," a simple goodbye turns into a dire warning. Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. Introduction by: Michelle "Kim" Yamaguchi Guest Vocals by: Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor Home ...

5 years after starting out as an intern in the music business, sweeping floors and packing boxes, Henry is working for the most influential man in the music business... sweeping floors and packing boxes. However, Henry may soon learn that working for the man who allegedly "drank the blood of a fowl" in a voodoo ceremony to give Bob Marley cancer may not be the best way to keep friends and influence people. Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice Boxx Stud...

Henry learns that being in the game, means getting to know the players. One of the most important job qualifications at Island was having a rich father who was friends with the owner. Fortunate sons like Billy D an arrogant white Jamaican screw up , with a dark personality and an unhealthy obsession with dancehall music’s seedy underworld was just one of many characters at the office. On a dark New York City afternoon all Henry can see is Sunshine in Soho, as he develops an instant crush on...

There is a saying in NYC real estate the 3 most important things are "location, location, location." When Island moves offices from 4th and Broadway into the swank new open floored penthouse at 400 Lafayette Street, Henry's new location happens to be the desk right across Bonz Malone. known as the "Hunter Thompson of Hip Hop." The former gang member who found redemption through the power of words, and a never say die mentality shows Henry, "it's not how you play the game...its how long...

In the Spring of 1991, Henry drives from Kingston to Ochos Rios in order to attend a concert hosted by Sister Rita Marley commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Bob Malrey's passing. For the Kush Danai, the Rasta in the passenger seat the only thing on his mind was the murder of his friend Peter Tosh. Henry tries to keep the conversation upbeat, but Kush is concerned and justifiably so... reggae music and it's artistes are under assault. Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in...

Henry finally gets the "chance of a lifetime", an opportunity to meet his boss Chris Blackwell founder and President of Island Records. Blackwell had recently sold his label to Polygram Entertainment for half a billion dollars, a lucrative deal that made him the world's richest music executive. By contrast, there stood Henry, a 25 year old entry level t shirt salesman, anxiously awaiting a chance to break into the music business, full of ideas, and optimism... about to come face to fac...

In the Season 2 Finale: Brian tries to convince Henry that it's the right to move to Jamaica while chilling out in NYC's Washington Square Park. Before Henry's willing to make the move, he books some time at one New York's most iconic recording studios to hear Brian "rock the mic." You can support the Show by purchasing The Rootsland (Original Podcast Soundtrack) featuring timeless reggae tracks performed by Wayne Armond, Bob Andy, Deadly Headley Bennett, Garnett Silk, Halfpint http://i...

The Rootsland Republic is truly a global family. These stories about reggae music and Jamaica have connected with so many people form diverse backgrounds and far away places. 2 of places where we have family and listener are Ukraine and Ethiopia, 2 places that under siege form outside and within, and as usual in these unnecessary and bloody political conflict ordinary people like you and me get caught in the middle, So in the special Music Edition of Rootsland where gonna play some selections to...

On April 3, we commemorate the anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" Speech, given 54 years ago in Memphis. In this Bonus Episode of Rootsland, host Henry K explores if Moses, Bob Marley and MLK all packed the same essentials for the journey to the Promised Land. You can support the Show by purchasing The Rootsland (Original Podcast Soundtrack) featuring timeless reggae tracks performed by Wayne Armond, Bob Andy, Deadly Headley Bennett, Garnett Silk, Halfp...

People Get Ready and Enjoy the Season 3 Trailer of Rootsland to start off this Bonus Episode. Once the vibe is nice, kick back and listen to our tribute to Reggae Superstar Bob Andy . The show features special guest Wayne Armond live at the Rootsland Studios , performing his rendition of the song "I've got to go Back Home" the Bob Andy classic. Wayne is the singer/guitarist for the band Chalice, celebrating 40 years together of making timeless reggae, and the writer of countless hit ...