Kingston to Cali "Reggae's Journey West"

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"One Big Family" Jun 15, 2024

On the Season 1 finale of Kingston to Cali "One Big Family" Caliroots has grown to be a dominant sub genre of Reggae because they built their brand on the successes and accomplishments of the Jamaican music industry. The question is will Caliroots learn from the Jamaican music industry's mistakes? or repeat them?

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Special thanks to Rogers Steffens, Lance Linare, Jenje Dennis, Jesse Jarnow and Rich Mahan, Dan Sheehan, Dave Shiffman , James Searl

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Intro by Roootsland Intro: "Mixed Up Moods" Jacob Miller feat. Kim Yamaguchi & Michael Rose

Edi Fitzroy "Deep in Mi Culture" The Skatalites "James Bond Theme" Edi Fitzroy & Mikey Dread "The Gun Dub" Peter Tosh "Legalize it" (acoustic) Halfpint "One Big Family"

"Loving (What I Got)" Jun 06, 2024

On Episode 5 of Kingston to Cali, "Loving (What I got)" We explore why Sublime stood out from the other ska/punk bands of the era, and how an aspiring reggae singer from ghettos of Kingston helped them achieve their first #1 Hit Record. Tune in next week for the Series Finally of Kingston to Cali.

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Intro by Kim Yamaguchi Roootsland Intro: "Mixed Up Moods" Jacob Miller feat Michael Rose

featured music. "Greetings" Halfpint "Loving" Halfpint "What I Got" Sublime "Caress Mi Down" Clement Irie "Caress me Down" Sublime "54-46" Instrumental "Cherry O Baby" Instrumental "Loving" Halfpint

"Under Mi Sleng Teng" May 23, 2024

On this Episode of Kingston to Cali, "Under mi Sleng Teng" we travel from Japan to Cali before heading back to Kingston, as we trace the amazing origin story of Jamaica's first digital dancehall hit.

We are off to Caliroots 2024, and will be back in 2 Weeks, with news & reviews, Produced by Henry K in association with Voiceboxx Studio Red Hills, Jamaica

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Intro by Kim Yamaguchi Roootsland Intro: "Mixed Up Moods" Jacob Miller feat Michael Rose

featured music.

“Far East”. Barry Brown “Kung Fu Meets the Dragon” Lee Scratch Perry “Cassava Piece” Augustus Pablo “Under mi Sleng Teng” Wayne Smith “Caress me down” Sublime

"On the Beach" May 16, 2024

Tonight on Kingston to Cali, We head back to 1968, and it makes total sense that a show which traces the Journey of Reggae from Kingston to Cali, has an Episode titled "On the Beach," a song not only central to the growth of Reggae in California, but can be argued is one of the most important songs of the 20th Century. We also choose the Winner of our Caliroots Facebook contest. Legends of Reggae | Facebook

Produced by Henry K in association with Voiceboxx Studio Red Hills, Jamaica

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Intro by Kim Yamaguchi Roootsland Intro: "Mixed Up Moods" Jacob Miller feat Michael Rose

"On The Beach" The Paragons "The Tide is High" The Paragons "Blackboard Dub" Lee "Scratch" Perry

"One the Beach" The Paragons feat URoy

"One Step Beyond" May 08, 2024

On Episode 2 of Kingston to Cali, "One Step Beyond" we explore the legacy of Cali’s early reggae festivals and how they evolved from "concerts" to "communities." Family friendly events, exposing new generations to roots reggae's mellow uplifting vibes. However, kids like to rebel against their parents, and as the 90’s approached Generation X proved to be no different. This "one drop" roots reggae...well it was fine for Mom and Dad but didn't go far enough to satisfy the unbridled energy of these kids...they wanted to go "One Step Beyond."

Produced by Henry K in association with Voiceboxx Studio Red Hills, Jamaica

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Intro by Kim Yamaguchi Roootsland Intro: "Mixed Up Moods" Jacob Miller feat Michael Rose Music Featured on Episode "Police and Thieves" Jr Murvin "Police and Thieves" The Clash "Live Concert Intro" Peter Tosh "Bellyful Dub" Bob Marley " Skinhead Moonstomp" Symarip "Heaven and Earth" Don Drummond and Roland Alfonso, "I'm Still in Love" Alton Allis. "Madness" Prince Buster "One Step Beyond" Madenss

"The Harder they Come" May 01, 2024

On the debut Episode of Rootsland's "Kingston to Cali" Host Henry K meticulously details the significance of 1973, a landmark year that saw the release of 'The Harder They Come', a film that not only popularized reggae but also painted a vivid picture of the socio-economic struggles in Jamaica. The episode highlights how this film and its soundtrack, featuring legendary artists, helped to illuminate the realities of life in Jamaica, bringing awareness to issues of social justice and the human condition.

The narrative takes a deeper dive into the symbiotic relationship between reggae and the American counterculture, particularly as it relates to the Grateful Dead and their followers. Henry discusses how reggae’s messages of unity and resistance found a welcoming audience among California’s hippie community, who were disillusioned by the commercialization of rock music. Additional Commentary by Roger Steffens and Jesse Jarnow

Produced by Henry K in association with Voiceboxx Studio Red Hills, Jamaica

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Intro by Kim Yamaguchi

"Mixed up Moods" Jacob Miller "Pablo's Satta" Augustus Pablo

"Concrete Jungle " The Wailers "The Harder they Come" Jerry Garcia Band

"Johnny Too Bad" The Slickers "The Harder they Come" Jimmy Cliff

Kingston to Cali "Reggae's Journey West" Apr 17, 2024

"Kingston to Cali: Reggae's Journey West" This 6 episode limited podcast series Presented by Henry K and Rootsland will delve into the rich history and and evolution of reggae, tracing it’s path from it’s roots in Jamaica to the current thriving “CaliRoots” scene in California. Each episode will focus on a different decade, starting with the 70’s and how a hippy movement disgruntled about the way rock and roll sold out, embraced this refreshing and authentic Island sound. The series will break down the key artists, events, and cultural influences that shaped reggae’s progression over time and why California became such fertile ground for the Island sound.

Features the song Dreamland by Stick Figure

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Episode 1 "The Harder they Come" Debuts May 1, 2024

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Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studio Red Hills, Jamaica Intro by Michelle "Kim" Yamaguchi

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