Season 8
Jan. 15, 2025
"Herb and Legends" Preview
Preview "Herb and Legends" the new series where Award Winning Host Henry K brings insights gained from decades spent in Kingston, Jamaica. Part "Murder Mystery...Part, Music history" Henry highlights the rich oral traditio...
Feb. 13, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Belly It
On the debut of Herb and Legends Season 1 "Wanted Dread or Alive" The tragic tale of Peter Tosh, a seminal figure in reggae music, unfolds amidst the backdrop of a violent night in Kingston, Jamaica, on September 11, 1987. ...
Feb. 20, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" The Alibi
On Episode 2 of "Wanted: Dread or Alive" The narrative surrounding the murder of reggae icon Peter Tosh is revealed, focusing on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the appeal of Dennis "Leppo" Lobban, the only individual ...
Feb. 27, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" The Getaway Driver
On " The Getaway Driver" Host Henry K updates the narrative surrounding the individual known as Dennis Lobban, infamously referred to as Leppo, as he explores the hauntingly intricate web of conflicting stories that have e...
March 6, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Good Cop, Bad Cop
On Episode 4 " Good Cop, Bad Cop " Host Henry K takes a close look at the harrowing events surrounding the assassination of Ludlow Campbell, a key witness against corrupt police officers in Jamaica. The episode reveals the ch...
March 20, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Bullets and Blood
On this episode " Bullets and "Blood ," Host Henry K takes a close look at the harrowing events surrounding the assassination attempt on reggae icon Bob Marley in December 1976, an incident that profoundly impacted not only M...
March 27, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Bullets and Blood Part 2
In further unraveling the mythos surrounding Bob Marley's death, Host Henry K critically analyzes the proliferation of conspiracy theories, particularly the infamous 'poison boot' narrative that posits nefarious intent behind...
April 3, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Babylon's Cross-Hairs
In "Babylon's Cross-Hairs" , Host Henry K takes a close look the history of reggae music and its intertwined relationship with Jamaica’s sociopolitical landscape, focusing on the iconic One Love Peace Concert . Henry K recou...
April 10, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Mark of the Beast
Episode 8 "Mark of the Beast" unearths the complexities of Tosh’s existence, showcasing his financial struggles despite his international fame. Host Henry K takes a critical look at the socio-economic disparities that charac...
April 24, 2025
"Wanted Dread or Alive" Peter Tosh vs. Babylon
In the finale of Wanted Dread or Alive "Peter Tosh vs. Babylon" Host Henry K recounts his personal journey to Tosh's birthplace during the Peter Tosh Festival, which serves as a backdrop for a deeper investigation into the c...
May 8, 2025
"Healing of the Nation" Bonus Episode
After a Season of murder, conspiracy, and darkness. Henry K decides to take listeners on a positive journey for this Bonus Episode. "Healing of the Nation" is the inspiring narrative of Sandy G, a woman who epitomizes resili...
May 22, 2025
"Gatekeepers without Gardens" Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode, Henry K and Sia tackle the pressing need for accountability and authenticity within the reggae community, lamenting the lost opportunities for meaningful dialogue and action due to the pervasive influen...
May 29, 2025
"Beat Down Babylon" Bonus Episode
"Beat Down Babylon" is a touching tribute to singer Junior Byles, whose recent passing on May 15, has deeply touched the Rootsland Family . This unscheduled episode unfolds with an emotional recollection of a moment in the ...
June 12, 2025
"Break Down the Firewall" Bonus Episode
In this powerful bonus episode of Rootsland, we explore how artificial intelligence might become humanity's greatest ally—or its most dangerous adversary—depending on who raises it. After facing betrayal from the reggae commu...
June 19, 2025
"Searching for Sister Jean" Bonus Episode
The unsolved mystery surrounding Sister Jean Watt's disappearance serves as a poignant exploration of reliance, vulnerability, and the often-hidden complexities of familial bonds. On May 23, 2020, Sister Jean, the life partne...
July 3, 2025
"American Dreamland " Bonus Episode
The Season 8 bonus episode of Rootsland titled American Dreamland embarks on a profound exploration of the American Dream, through the reflective dialogues of host Henry K and co-host Sia. The episode commences with festivit...
July 17, 2025
"Tracks in the Sand" Bonus Episode
In this deeply reflective Bonus episode of "Wanted Dread or Alive," host Henry K draws powerful parallels between morning beach walks in South Florida and the revolutionary spirit of Peter Tosh. Through the lens of three dist...
Aug. 7, 2025
"Let Babylon Burn" Bonus Episode
The episode "Let Babylon Burn" presents a compelling critique of the rise of AI in the music industry, particularly within the reggae genre that has long been a bastion of human storytelling and cultural expression. Henry K a...