"One Step Beyond"

Tracing a rhythmic line from the Caribbean to the Pacific coast, Kingston to Cali "Reggae's Journey West" is a six-part audio documentary from Henry K Productions. It maps the profound migration of a sound, beginning in the neighborhoods of Kingston and finding a powerful new expression within California's "CaliRoots" movement. Rather than a broad overview, this podcast grounds itself in specific decades, starting with the 1970s. It explores a pivotal cultural moment when segments of the American counterculture, seeking authenticity beyond commercial rock, first connected with the soulful vibrations coming from Jamaica. Each episode in the series acts as a chapter in this ongoing story, examining the artists, scenes, and social currents that carried reggae across borders and generations. You'll hear a blend of musical analysis, historical context, and cultural commentary, piecing together how an island genre cultivated a deep, lasting roots system on the West Coast. The narrative built across this podcast is one of adaptation and resonance, showing how the core messages of reggae were translated and sustained thousands of miles from their origin. It’s for anyone curious about the paths music travels and how communities form around a shared beat.