Chapter 8: "Legalize It, Don’t Criticize It"

Season 1: continues with "Legalize It, Don’t Criticize It". Because of the global impact of reggae and the rise of Rastafari culture, the island of Jamaica and marijuana -- or “ganja”, as it is called -- are forever joined as one. For many decades, however, it was actually illegal to smoke or possess the plant with much of the Rastafarian community paying the price through police brutality and lengthy prison sentences. In this chapter, Henry learns of these truths on his way to Reggae Sunsplash Festival. Rootsland is produced by Henry K Productions Inc. in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. Special thanks to Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor for the inspiration from Episode 25 of his show, In the Meantime, which is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoENIEDJrZc (currently available on YouTube). Introduction by: Michelle "Kim" Yamaguchi Guest Vocals by: Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor Featured song: Sugar Black and Lehbanchuleh - “Give Thanks” Tune into Rootfire's Reggae Podclash and hear the stories of foundational reggae artists, creating a historical record told by the artists themselves, while building bridges to new artists who have followed in their footsteps. Rootfire is the official home to Rootsland on Soundcloud rootfire.net/rootsland-podcast/