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

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

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

Visit our website ROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise

Listen to the Original Rootsland Podcast on your app of choice .

Osiris Media The Leading Storyteller in Music

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

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

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

Visit our website ROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise

Listen to the Original Rootsland Podcast on your app of choice .

Osiris Media The Leading Storyteller in Music

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

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