CURRENT MISSION

Love in every language!

ABOUT ME

Hi! Im Kalifa. Originally from Kingston Jamaica, I currently live in Los Angeles, California. People call me Kali. Some people think they're calling me Cali ...

I would say my favorite thing in the world is to make enduring connections with new people ... but then I would be lying because my favorite thing in the world really is food. :)

PHILOSOPHY

Spread love!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Qualified guide of Los Angeles, CA.
I can tell you about Jamaica but you might tell me some things I don't even know.
If you want to dance, we can dance.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I met my first round of couch surfers in Portugal and was thoroughly impressed. It's great to meet people with common interests who can make you feel welcome in their country. It's very fulfilling and connecting with other surfers makes me happy.

Interests

Connecting with like minded people.

I am a reggae-dancehall DJ.

I also own a music blog - KingstonToLA.com, which promotes reggae and dancehall artists and provides a network for fans of the music. If you love reggae, roots and culture, dancehall music and Afrobeat we will dance!!

I am a music lover in general. I dance salsa and bachata so I enjoy Latin music, rock and roll, ancient healing sounds and pretty much all frequencies.

• culture
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• bachata
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• live music
• snorkeling
• swimming
• geography
• journalism
• languages
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead, A League of Their Own, Romeo and Juliet.

I don't watch much TV but don't mind if you do!

Parable of The Sower, HomeGoing, Americanah.

Buju Banton, Gloria Estefan, Vybz Kartel, Snatam Kaur, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Hugh Mendell and more.

Find me on Soundcloud at DJ Kali Madden !! :D

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The waterfalls in Costa Rica, also learned to surf there, swimming with dolphins and seals in San Diego, surviving a rogue wave while snorkeling in a cave in La Jolla, fireworks for New Years in Lisbon.
Alllllll of Ethiopia!

More coming soon ... ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

We can trade cooking styles and share food!

I am willing to teach salsa dance if you're a beginner and I'm willing to learn more if you're a pro :)

I am willing to share my knowledge of DJing, pretty good on the controller and definitely willing to learn more on the turntables.

I am willing and ready to learn about your culture and more than happy to teach you about mine.

If in LA, I'm always happy to share 420 :D.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Salsa dancing, Jamaican music and culture, a love of dance and food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Jamaica, United States