Today, we say goodbye to Jimmy Cliff, who passed away at 81, a towering figure whose voice, charisma, and cultural impact shaped the global sound of Jamaica. Born in St. James Parish and raised in Kingston, Jimmy rose from local talent to international icon, becoming one of the first artists to carry ska, rocksteady, and reggae far beyond the island. His songs, from "Many Rivers to Cross" to "The Harder They Come", became anthems of resilience, hope, and identity, turning him into a bridge betwe

In Memoriam: 2010 Inductee Jimmy Cliff was instrumental in spreading reggae music around the world. His musical journey started in primary school, where he began writing songs about life growing up in Jamaica. With his starring role as the singing outlaw Ivan in the 1972 film The Harder They Come and his magnificent performances on its soundtrack, Cliff introduced the sound and message of reggae to a global audience. His other classic tracks included “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” “Vietnam

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The Jamaican reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff has died, aged 81. The multi-instrumentalist was an award-winning singer and actor and helped inspire other ska, rocksteady and reggae artists. He began songwriting as a child in Kingston and had his first hit locally while still a teenager. His starring role in the 1972 film ‘The Harder They Come’ helped to propel him to international fame. #JimmyCliff #Jamaica #Reggae #C4News #Channel4News | Channel 4 News

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