Episode 13

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19th Sep 2024

Season 7 Bonus "Leave the Crumbs Alone"

In this bonus episode of the Rootsland podcast, hosts Henry K and Sia discuss the evolving narrative and future plans for the show. The discussion kicks off with Henry reflecting on his recent interview on the podcast "A Conversation in Dub," A Conversation in Dub Podcast - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - Linktree emphasizing the importance of maintaining authentic and meaningful connections in the reggae community. The hosts discuss the struggles faced by independent artists in the Jamaican music scene and their mission to uncover the next big talent. Henry and Sia elaborate on the significant barriers that emerging artists from impoverished backgrounds encounter, highlighting the systemic failures within the music industry that stifle innovation and progress. Henry pledges to shine a light on these issues through the new season's immersive and unscripted storytelling approach. The episode concludes with a passionate call to action, encouraging listeners to engage with and support the vast talent that remains hidden within Jamaica's ghettos and garrisons.

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Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studio Red Hills, Jamaica

Intro by Michelle "Kim" Yamaguchi

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Intro features Jacob Miller "Mixed Up Moods"

Waling Souls "Firehouse Dub"

"Leave the Crumbs Alone" Mackie Conscious and Taddy P

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Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"
A podcast about reggae, resistance, and what endures
Rootsland is a long-form storytelling podcast about music, resistance, and what remains. Hosted by Henry “K” Karyo — one of the first American producers to move to Kingston, Jamaica — the series blends first-person memoir with cultural history, tracing a journey into reggae’s underground world and far beyond it.
Set inside reggae culture but driven by human story, Rootsland explores creative survival, unlikely friendships, and the deeper truths music carries long after the noise fades. These are stories about craft, community, and memory — the things that don’t scale, can’t be optimized by algorithms, and still require us to sit still and listen.
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Henry K: Henry K is a storyteller, creative director, and reggae enthusiast deeply integrated into the world of Jamaican music. Through his show "Rootsland," Henry shares narratives that blend music, culture, and life lessons, often drawing from his extensive experiences working with renowned artists and navigating the intricate layers of the music industry. His passion for authenticity and creative expression shines through in every episode.