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How Jimmy Cliff's 'The Harder They Come' Became the Most Important Reggae Movie Ever Made

The 1972 Jamaican cult classic introduced reggae to the world and launched Jimmy Cliff to global stardom. To remember Jimmy after his recent passing, we highlight the star, director's daughter, and ...

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 ...

With One Movie and Soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff Changed Reggae Forever

The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way ...

Jimmy Cliff, Singer Who Helped Bring Reggae to Global Audience, Dies at 81

His Grammy-winning records as well as his starring role in the cult movie “The Harder They Come” in 1972 boosted a career ...

Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, ...

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

Jimmy Cliff, the legendary musician who helped popularize reggae around the world and paved the way for future stars of the ...