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22nd Jan 2026

"What Remains" A Song of our Own

SEASON 10 What Remains · EPISODE 1 — A Song of our Own

In the Season 10 premiere of Rootsland, Henry K traces how scent, sound, and song carry us back to what truly shaped us — from Sunday night barbecues on Long Island, to a first Grateful Dead show at Madison Square Garden, to the unlikely bridge between reggae and American counterculture.

As we enter a post-Babylon digital world driven by speed, systems, and artificial intelligence, What Remains asks a quieter question:

What is worth carrying forward?

Through the story of Black Muddy River, Israel Vibration, and the lyric that changed everything — from walking alone to walking as one — this episode explores resilience, community, and the strength we don’t discover until comfort falls away.

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Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, Jamaica

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closing song: Black Muddy River performed by Isreal Vibration

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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 narrative audio documentary created and hosted by Henry K. Set against the backdrop of Jamaica and its music culture, the series blends memoir, documentary storytelling, history, and lived experience to explore friendship, ambition, faith, loss, identity, and the moments that change our lives. Drawing on nearly three decades living and working in Jamaica, Henry K takes listeners beyond the headlines and into the lives of artists, dreamers, hustlers, visionaries, and everyday people whose paths intersect in unexpected ways. While reggae often provides the soundtrack, Rootsland is ultimately about people, memory, culture, and the search for meaning in a changing world. Broadcasting from the intersection of word, sound, and power, these are stories about the roads we choose, the people who shape us, and what remains long after the music fades.
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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.