The Grammy-winning artist, whose music traversed reggae, ska, rocksteady, soul and rock ‘n’ roll, passed on Monday (Nov. 24), as announced by his wife, Latifah Chambers, in an Instagram post. “It’s ...
A giant of Jamaican music, he gained international renown through the 1972 film “The Harder They Come,” and helped establish reggae’s themes of struggle, resistance and uplift. By Ben Sisario Much ...
Jimmy Cliff helped introduce reggae to international audiences through film, covers, and label partnerships. Songs like “Vietnam” and “The Harder They Come” connected music to global protest movements ...
The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars. By Jonathan Abrams Much of the world had never seen or ...
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