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Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician.

Overview

Recorded at birth as James Chambers.

Born at Saint James Parish in 1944, died at Kingston in 2025.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music, reggae and pop rock. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are reggae and ska.

Residence is recorded at Saint James Parish and Kingston.

Works named in the authority record are Many Rivers to Cross, The Harder They Come and Reggae Night.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, Order of Merit and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jimmy Cliff”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q109063: Jimmy Cliff

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