Episode 7

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2nd Apr 2026

"What Remains" Still in the Game

Still in the Game

After the emotional journey of Road to Zion, Rootsland takes a quieter turn.

A phone call from Kingston leads Henry K back to a forgotten corner of his own past — and a blue suitcase sitting inside a storage locker in South Florida.

Inside are decades of recordings — cassette tapes, DATs, rough mixes, and studio sessions from another era.

Among them are unreleased recordings from legendary Jamaican saxophonist Deadly Headley Bennett — a musician who helped shape the sound of reggae but, like many session players of his time, never owned a catalogue of his own.

In this episode of Rootsland, Henry K begins opening those tapes and starting the long process of bringing some of that music back to life — and inviting the Rootsland family to help finish a story that began in the studios of Kingston many years ago.

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

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Closing Song: Deadly Headley Bennett "Herb 'n Sunset" Henry K mix

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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.