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Season 5

Feb. 7, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 1: "Brian the Lion"

In the Season 5 debut, "Brian the Lion," Henry K pays tribute to his friend Brian, the one responsible for encouraging him to move to Kingston. Henry recounts their last conversation in Jamaica, on the roof of their house …
Feb. 14, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 2: "Love the People Want"

Season 5 continues with Henry K's long awaited meeting with veteran reggae singer Ed Fitzroy at the JBC compound in Halfway Tree. As they discuss their potential upcoming project, Henry quickly learns there are going to b…
Feb. 21, 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 L…
Feb. 28, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 4: "Life is One Big Road (Lots of Signs)"

In Chapter 4 "Life is One Big Road ," We join Henry K for a day in the life of a young Reggae Producer...from Jamaica's iconic record shops to his de facto headquarters at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Music. The road he travels,…
March 14, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 5: "Fire on the Mountain"

By 1994 Henry K had started to earn his stripes in the business, after spending years as a foot soldier patrolling the streets and lurking the studios of Kingston town. in addition to hustling "Henry K"records out of the tr…
March 21, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 6: "Who Feels it...Knows it"

Both the Grateful Dead and Reggae have evolved from music into movements, communities centered around Love, Respect, Unity, and Awareness. Perhaps the most overlooked connection boils down to one Word "Rebellion,"…
March 28, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 7 "Take Me Home, Country Roads"

In Redemption Song Chapter 7 , Henry returns to Jamaica for the first time since the loss of his close friend Brian, and the loss of his job at Pow Wow. He decides to take a road trip to West Jamaica until he reaches the v…
April 4, 2023

Redemption Song Chapter 8: "A Change gonna Come"

In the Season 5 Finale of "Redemption Song," Henry K comes to terms with the death of his friend Brian and confronts his future in the music business with a little help from his friends...both new and old. Closing Credits "A…