Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If ...

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After singing at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, he was discovered by the British producer Chris Blackwell of Island ...

The two-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had hits with “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” “You Can Get It ...

Jimmy Cliff, the reggae legend who helped spread the genre’s reach from Jamaica to the world with 'The Harder They Come,' has died at the age of 81.

The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role ...

Cliff, a legendary reggae artist who earned his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died Monday. He was 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, said in an Instagram post that the cause of death was a ...

Born James Chambers in 1944, Cliff began his musical journey aged six, performing in the local Pentecostal church. Later, ...

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

The Jamaican reggae star had a breakout performance in the 1972 film “The Harder They Come,” playing a singer turned outlaw.