Episode 3

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21st Feb 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 lips were unmistakable,,,this wasn't just any danechall girl...

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Guest Vocals by:  Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor, Adam "Teacha" Barnes , Sia

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Rootsland "Reggae's Untold Stories"
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Presented by Henry K, The #1 Apple Music History Podcast Rootsland is a series that explores the story of two friends who take a musical and spiritual journey from the suburbs of Long Island to the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Narrated by the man himself, Henry “K” Karyo, Rootsland tells musical stories of landscapes that span styles and genres, and transport the listeners to exotic locations. The story follows Henry, a disillusioned justice major at American University, and Brian, an aspiring singer, as they navigate the world of reggae music, from label to location. (c) Henry K Productions Inc.

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