Episodes

How can it be Forbidden if it's Love? Who is the Black Rose? On the Season 4 premiere of Rootsland, Love is in the air. Join narrator Henry K on a tropical beach in Bull Bay, Jamaica and spend the day with "Halfpint" a humble rastafarian singer, "Miss June" the hard working owner of a local fish hut, and a mysterious girl in a pink tank top with angelic eyes. Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. Guest Vocals by: P...

Fate steps in and lends Henry K a hand, when he gets his chance to meet the elusive "Black Rose." He still can't understand why he is drawn to her, or why he is so sure that he has seen her before... but he has a 5 minute car ride to convince her to see him again. Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. Guest Vocals by: Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor, Adam "Teacha" Barnes , Steve Briskman. Anica, Sia music production and ...

It's Friday night in Kingston, Constant Spring Road is buzzing and Henry K is setting out on his fist date with Sia. He knows it will take more than just a Cheeseburger in Paradise to win her heart, so he's counting on the "Black & White shake" to close the deal. Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. Guest Vocals by: Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor, Adam "Teacha" Barnes , Steve Briskman. Anica, Sia music production an...

When people think about Country Music, they think of Music Row in Nashville, Punk Rock the lower east in Manhattan and 80’’s metal hair bands it’s the Sunset Strip in LA. Cities that reflect and project, the music created on their turf, in their clubs, garages and studios. When it comes to reggae music it’s the fabled Orange Street in Downtown Kingston, a sacred strip just north of parade that has been accurately referred to as “Beat Street.” Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in ...

Negril was originally named Xtabi: "The meeting place of the Gods," by the Arawaks one of Jamaica’s native Taino Tribes. Cut off from the rest of the island by wetlands, and tidal marshes with dense waterlogged soil. Xtabi was a secluded paradise , where the Arawaks lived in harmony with "the land of Wood and Water..." a land they inhabited for thousands of years and felt a deep spiritual connection with. Then the foreigners came...and destroyed it all. Will history repeat itself? Visit ...

Deadly Headly was a Sniper. A musical sharpshooter, that was called in when "Sir Coxsonne Dodd "needed a killer in the studio. For just a few English pounds Headly "the hired gun" along with his partner Trombonist Vin Gordon, always brought the heavy artillery...Writing, arranging, and recording timeless hit horn phrases like raindrops from the Jamaican skies. Headly was happy for the work. He loved making music and though he wasn't able to save much, he was able to pay his rent and stock ...

In the Season 4 Finale, Henry tries to tie up loose ends and inspire Sia by telling her an inspirational story involving reggae superstar Bob Andy. It may motivate her, but will it be enough to save their relationship? Rootsland will return January 3rd with a Bonus Music Mix 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: Patrick "Curly Lox...

You've heard the stories behind the music... Now it's time to hear the songs that inspired the stories. Join Henry K as he "plays the tracks and recounts the facts" from the early recording sessions where the journey began. Bob Andy, Halfpint, Deadly Headly Bennett, Sugar Black, Dominic & Snakeman... all the favorite Rootsland personalities like you have never heard them before. Rootsland Returns with Season 5 On 1/31/22 Support the Show by clicking on the Rootsland Nation Website below Ho...

On this Bonus Episode of Rootsland, Henry K pays tribute to Public Radio and the local DJ's and Broadcasters that are responsible for preserving and protecting roots and indigenous music. Henry also plays highlights from his August and December 2022 appearances on South Florida's Public Radio Station 93.1 WLRN as a guest on Micheal Stock's Folk and Acoustic music program. Wayne Armond was also a guest at the Radio Station and performed "Righteous People." Rootsland Returns with Season 5 On B...