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Rootsland "Stories that are Music to Your Ears"
Rootsland "Stories that are Music to Your Ears"
Rootsland is a long-form narrative audio series exploring reggae, memory, and the people who shaped one of the world’s most influential musical cultures. Hosted by former record producer Henry K, the series draws on nearly three decades of lived experience inside Kingston, Jamaica’s recording scene — from late-night studio sessions and sound system culture to the artists and communities that carried reggae from local yards to a global audience. Rootsland is not a typical music history podcast. Each episode unfolds as a story. Through personal accounts, historical reconstruction, interviews, and immersive sound design, the show reveals the moments behind the music — the turning points, forgotten figures, and cultural forces that shaped reggae and the generations that followed. Because Henry lived much of this history firsthand after moving to Jamaica in the early 1990s, the series often uncovers details and perspectives rarely captured in traditional accounts. Over time, Rootsland has grown beyond music history. Recent seasons reflect on legacy, preservation, and what remains of human creativity in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and artificial intelligence. At its heart, Rootsland is about word, sound, and power — and the stories that continue to echo long after the music fades. © Henry K. All Rights Reserved. Rootsland is created, written, and produced by Henry K. Karyo
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Jan. 17, 2023

"The Public Storyteller"

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Season 4

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 Bob Marley's Birthday

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Listen to Micheal Stock Sundays 2-5 PM Folk & Acoustic Music | WLRN

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 , Sia

music production and sound design by Henry K * additional music under license from artlist.io and beatstars.com


We are aware the "Fighting Babylon" Album is getting a fight from Mystery Babylon...every link works fine but the Itune's Link on Iphones??? The album is available in the store but Babylon is gonna make you search for it.