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This 6 episode podcast series Presented by Henry K and Rootsland delves into the rich history and evolution of reggae, tracing the path from it’s roots in Kingston, 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 inf ...
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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? Visit our website ROOTSLAND NATION …
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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. Visit our website ROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Po…
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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, Ja…
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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 …
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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…
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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 soundtrac…
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"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 a…
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