Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"
Henry KRootsland 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 survi... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistorySociety & CultureMusic | |||
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On the finale of Road to Zion… a phone call becomes a turning point.
Standing at the edge of a decision he can’t take back, Patrick Gaynor is forced to choose between the life he knew… and something far more difficult.
What follows is not justice. ... more
In Part 2 of The Road to Zion, Patrick “Curly Loxx” Gaynor stands in a Kingston morgue looking down at his son.
The explanation he’s been given doesn’t match what he sees.
As the story begins to unfold, the focus turns to the months leading up to ... more
"What Remains" The Road to Zion — Part 1
While boarding a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Kingston, Rootsland host Henry K receives a call from longtime friend and artist Patrick “Curly Loxx” Gaynor of the Jamaican duo Twin of Twins.
Patrick’s young... more
In this episode of Rootsland, Henry K connects a sumo wrestler in Japan, Bob Marley in Miami, and the quiet reality most of us eventually face.
After watching the retirement ritual of Yokozuna Terunofuji — where a lifetime of discipline ends with th... more
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Hands down one of the best podcasts out there. Been listening since season one, great storytelling complemented by perfect music. The cadence, the tone, even if you don’t enjoy reggae music, it will be. Captivated by the story never gets boring.
Apple Podcasts5Row_Jimmy
United States4 months ago - Great podcast
Good stuff. It does remind me of how bad Jamaican reggae was in the mid-eighties through the 90s. I remember going to Sunsplash in 89 or 90 and the highlight was Inner Circle playing Bad Boys…lol
Apple Podcasts4mizageUnited States10 months ago - A gateway to an incredible history
This is probably the easiest intro to jump into learning about the history of modern reggae music. Very digestible, relatable, and worthwhile tangents that put into context the great human reflection of reggae and Jamaican music. Lots of helpful backstory while keeping a narrative flowing - entertaining and packed with details . Great music and transitions to nail the feel
Apple Podcasts5roo-ticalUnited States2 years ago - Great story, well told!
Well worth a listen!! In addition to the fascinating tale of life and labor in the music industry in Jamaica, the production of Henry's voice along with the addition of sound effects and music really lends to enjoyable, easy listening.
Apple Podcasts5393938423984United States2 years ago - Rootsland
Amazing series with great insight into the reggae world while also following a powerful story of two friends whose paths are twisted together.
Apple Podcasts5DreadpiratemayUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #151 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Ireland/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #183 | Ireland/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Colombia/Music/Music History |
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Rootsland is a long-form storytelling show centered on music, resistance, and memory, blending intimate memoir with cultural history. Through first-person accounts and historical context, episodes explore reggae's underground world, the creative process, community resilience, and the ways music records lives long after the moment fades. The host's personal journey—from moving to Kingston to shaping a narrative voice—drives conversations about craft, collaboration, and the human stories that music carries across continents. The program often threads personal loss, cultural memory, and social impact into immersive soundscapes, making it a standout for listeners who crave deeply reported, human-centered music storytelling. A notable strength i... more
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