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Feb. 7, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 1: "Brian the Lion"

In the Season 5 debut, "Brian the Lion," Henry K pays tribute to his friend Brian, the one responsible for encouraging him to move to Kingston. Henry recounts their last conversation in Jamaica, on the roof of their house in Armour Heights. A rare interview on Jamaican TV from February 14th 1993 is unearthed, which gives a great glimpse into Henry when he first arrived in Jamaica. Home | ROOTSLAND Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise "Wear Your Culture" Rootsland is produced by Henry K Product...
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Feb. 14, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 2: "Love the People Want"

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 associati...
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Feb. 21, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 3: "Dancehall Queen for Life"

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 li...
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Feb. 28, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 4: "Life is One Big Road (Lots of Signs)"

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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March 14, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 5: "Fire on the Mountain"

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, ...
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March 21, 2023

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

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 han...
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March 28, 2023

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

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, Po...
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April 4, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 8: "A Change gonna Come"

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 & Lehbanchuleh Produced 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: Patric...