In this powerful new episode of Rootsland: The Resistance, Henry K and Sia tell the story of Bipin Joshi — a young Nepali rapper and farmer who left home to learn modern agriculture in Israel, only to find himself caught in one of history’s darkest moments. Through Bipin’s journey and his family’s unwavering love, Rootsland explores courage, loss, and the quiet power of resistance — and how even in the blood-soaked soil, hope still finds a way to grow.Support Rootsland "Reggae's Untold Stories" Support the Rootsland TeamProduced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, Jamaica Intro by Kim YamaguchiOpening/Closing Music Bipin Joshie Pashna प्रश्न… song by my brother bipin Joshi. Waiting for his safe release. #rescuebipinjoshi. - YouTubeProduced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, JamaicaROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & MerchandiseAs Israel’s Hostages Came Home, Bipin Joshi’s Mother From Nepal Learned Her Son Would Not - WSJ By Krishna Pokharel
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"Resistance" The Tan Umbrella
Rootsland: Resistance – Episode 1: “The Tan Umbrella”In the debut of Rootsland: Resistance, hosts Henry K and Sia explore what it truly means to “put up resistance” — in life, in music, and in the modern world. Inspired by Beres Hammond’s timeless anthem, their conversation weaves personal stories with social truths, showing how the fight to stay strong is both deeply personal and profoundly collective.Sia’s reflections as a cancer survivor bring the theme to life, revealing quiet acts of courage and the daily power of perseverance. Together, the hosts connect these struggles to a broader cultural battle — the fight to preserve authenticity in an age of algorithms and modern Babylon.At once intimate and thought-provoking, this episode reminds us that resistance isn’t a relic of the past — it’s a living rhythm. Support Rootsland "Reggae's Untold Stories" Support the Rootsland TeamProduced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, Jamaica Intro by Kim YamaguchiClosing Song: Putting Up Resistance performed by Jakoostik - YouTube featuring Wayne Armond and Seretse SmallROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise
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"30 Minutes to Zion" Finale
Amidst the rolling Red Hills of Kingston, Rootsland returns with its most powerful story yet. In this season finale, "30 minutes to Zion" Henry K bridges the streets of Spanish Town and the blocks of Harlem, confronting corporate greed, broken dreams, and the brutal realities facing inner-city youth.Drawing on his own journey through reggae’s trenches and the lessons of Geoffrey Canada’s Harlem Children’s Zone, Henry reveals the staggering difference that just thirty minutes of reading a day can make—the fragile line between stagnation and success. With raw reflections on legends who never got their due and a young mother who realized her only escape was through her child, the episode becomes both confession and call to action.30 Minutes to Zion is more than a story about reggae or Harlem—it’s about sacrifice, legacy, and the urgency of giving the next generation tools to climb higher. From Kingston to South Florida, the torch is passed, thirty minutes at a time. Support the Rootsland Team https://rootsland.captivate.fm/supportProduced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, JamaicaIntro Features Kim Yamaguchi Closing Theme: Righteous People performed by Wayne Armond photo Brian JahnROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise XrO9OM447PqCcr8aj9hV
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"Let Babylon Burn" Bonus Episode
The episode "Let Babylon Burn" presents a compelling critique of the rise of AI in the music industry, particularly within the reggae genre that has long been a bastion of human storytelling and cultural expression. Henry K and Sia engage listeners by illustrating the contrast between the soulful, lived experiences of reggae artists and the algorithmically generated music. The episode unpacks the implications of such technology as Henry reflects on the historical journey of reggae, celebrating its origins while lamenting the potential loss of its authenticity in the face of algorithmic creations. Sia contributes her insights on the cultural significance of reggae and its representation of Jamaican identity. Ultimately, the hosts call for a renewed commitment to support real artists who carry the weight of their experiences in their music, emphasizing that while technology can simulate sound, it cannot convey the essence of the human condition.Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, JamaicaROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & MerchandiseLegends of Reggae | FacebookPetition to re-open the Peter Tosh murder case https://chng.it/29TPQ9FWZs
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"Tracks in the Sand" Bonus Episode
In this deeply reflective Bonus episode of "Wanted Dread or Alive," host Henry K draws powerful parallels between morning beach walks in South Florida and the revolutionary spirit of Peter Tosh. Through the lens of three distinct groups of beachgoers—the performance-obsessed social media creators, the documentation-driven content makers, and those who choose authentic presence—Henry reveals how Peter Tosh embodied the third path: living truth rather than performing it. Drawing from Peter Tosh's interpretation of being "a man of the past, living in the present, walking in the future," Henry offers a framework for authentic existence: learn from history without being consumed by it, embrace present awareness, and move deliberately toward your vision.Peter Tosh Petition https://chng.it/QNt87XD2k8Leave us a Voice Message Rootsland "Reggae's Untold Stories"Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, JamaicaROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & MerchandiseLegends of Reggae | Facebook
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