Forbes

Jimmy Cliff: Crossing Many Rivers And Globalizing Reggae

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Mike Alleyne Ph.D is an award-winning author and editor. The Jamaican artist’s death aged 81 invites reflection on a ...
Hartford Courant

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 classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and ...
Forbes

Three Reasons That The Demographic Cliff Won’t Kill Colleges

The Demographic Cliff is here. The start of it anyway. For the uninitiated or unaware, the Demographic Cliff is the forecast decline in graduating, college eligible, high school students. Tomorrow’s ...
The Source Magazine

10 Jimmy Cliff Classics That Still Move The Culture

Reggae and the world just lost one of its most important voices. Jimmy Cliff leaves behind a legacy that shaped global music, influenced generations of artists, and helped carry Jamaican sound to ...
Los Angeles Times

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend and actor known for ‘The Harder They Come,’ dies at 81

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican musician and actor who helped popularize reggae around the world and paved the way for ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Pioneer and Star of ‘The Harder They Come,’ Dies at 81

The two-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had hits with “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” “You Can Get It if You Really Want” and “I Can See Clearly Now.” By Roy Trakin Jimmy Cliff ...