Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff

(1944–2025) songwriter Jamaica

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Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025) was a Jamaica songwriter, known for The Harder They Come|Many Rivers to Cross|Reggae Night.

About Jimmy Cliff

James Ezekiel Chambers, known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician. He was considered to be one of Jamaica's most celebrated musicians and was credited with helping to popularise reggae music internationally. At the time of his death, he was the 4th reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences. He was also nominated seven times for the Grammy Awards, winning twice.

Known for:

The Harder They Come|Many Rivers to Cross|Reggae Night

Notable works:

The harder they come

Awards:

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame|Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album|Order of Merit

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