Watch the Trailer
From the hillsides of Comuna 13 to a glass of ancestral viche, the Medellín episode follows Afro-Colombian history, food and people that most travel shows walk right past.
What Is Roots & Routes?
Roots & Routes: Reconnecting the African Diaspora is a travel docuseries hosted by RJ Mood that follows the food, culture and history of African-descended communities around the world. Each 45-minute episode visits one place and the people who keep its traditions alive. The pilot episode was filmed in Medellín, Colombia.
Reserve Your Free Seat
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Doors 5:30 PM | Screening 6:30 PM
- Q&A and Panel 7:00 to 8:00 PM
- Jamaiquita, Laureles, Medellín
- Free entry | English & Spanish
Every episode is built on four segments
Culinary Adventures
The dishes, kitchens and cooks that carry a community’s history.
Cultural Exploration
Music, art, neighborhoods and the stories behind them.
Reconnection Through Travel
The moments when travelers from across the diaspora find themselves in each other.
The International Cookout
Our signature closing segment, where everyone we met sits down to eat together.
What to Expect on December 5
One Screen, Two Languages, One Community
The episode plays in both English and Spanish, so expats, locals and visitors can watch side by side.
- 5:30 PM Doors open, food and drink specials
- 6:30 PM Episode screening
- 7:00 PM Live Q&A with RJ Mood
- 7:15 PM Afro-diasporic panel
- 8:00 PM Wrap and community time
Who Should Come
Afro-Colombians and Afro-Latinos, Black travelers and expats in Medellín, anyone curious about the African diaspora, local creatives and business owners, and anyone who loves good food and good conversation.
Your Voice Shapes the Series
After the episode, you tell us what landed, what was missing and where Roots & Routes should go next. Your feedback goes straight into the next episodes.
Help Bring More Stories to the Screen
Roots & Routes is independently produced. Every dollar goes toward production costs, paying local collaborators and expanding to new cities. If the series resonates with you, consider supporting.
Not in a position to donate? Sharing the event with someone who would enjoy it helps just as much.
Meet the Host
Roger Leysath Jr. (RJ Mood)
RJ is the founder of MOOD Travel Abroad and the creator of Roots & Routes. A Black American expat based in Medellín, he built MOOD to connect travelers of the African diaspora to culture, community and each other.
Roots & Routes is his latest project: a travel docuseries that follows the food, music and people that link Black communities around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Just RSVP to reserve your seat. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.
The premiere episode plays in both English and Spanish.
No. The episode and Q&A will be accessible in both languages.
Absolutely. Just make sure they RSVP too so we can plan for the right number of seats.
No problem. Just let us know so we can open your seat for someone else.
Jamaiquita will have their full menu available, including Jamaican food and drink specials for the event.
Jamaiquita Restaurante Jamaicano is in Laureles, Medellín. The exact address will be shared in your confirmation email.
Yes. Roots & Routes is produced by MOOD Travel Abroad and created by RJ Mood.