Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such ...

6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81

The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself. He moved to Kingston in the early ...

Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican singer who took reggae international with You Can Get It If You Really Want

Jimmy Cliff, who has died aged 81, was a singer, songwriter and actor whose work opened up the music and culture of Jamaica ...

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend and star of ‘The Harder They Come,' dies at 81

Known for classics such as "Many Rivers to Cross" and "You Can Get it If You Really Want," Cliff helped bring reggae to ...
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Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

Tributes have been pouring in for the musician who, along with Bob Dylan, brought reggae music to the global stage. Jimmy Cliff, one of the artists who helped carry Jamaican music to the world stage, ...