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Kingston to Cali "Reggae's Journey West"Trenchtown Rock to CaliRoots Author: Henry K Productions
This 6 episode podcast series Presented by Henry K and Rootsland delves into the rich history and evolution of reggae, tracing the path from its roots in Kingston, Jamaica to the current thriving CaliRoots scene in California. Each episode will focus on a different decade, starting with the 70s 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 reggaes progression over time and why California became such fertile ground for the Island sound Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Music History, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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"The Harder they Come"
Episode 1
Wednesday, 1 May, 2024
On the debut Episode of Rootsland's "Kingston to Cali" Host Henry K dials things back to 1973 a breakout year for Reggae Music, with the release of Jimmy Cliff's cult classic "The Harder they Come"and Bob Marley's first album on Island Records, "Catch A Fire." Reggae had an immediate global impact, but there was one super fan out in California that took his love for reggae to the next level, he also took his band, his friends, and his fans. Additional Commentary by Roger Steffens and Jesse JarnowProduced by Henry K in association with Voiceboxx Studio Red Hills, JamaicaVisit our website ROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & MerchandiseListen 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 "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
