JimmyCliff
Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican singer, renowned for his influence on reggae and ska music.
- Origin
- Jamaïque
- Active since
- 1944
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Biography
Story
Born in 1944 in Jamaica, Jimmy Cliff has made a significant impact on music with his unique style that blends ska, rocksteady, reggae, and soul. He is best known for his role in the film 'The Harder They Come', which helped popularize reggae internationally. His works, such as 'Wild World' and 'You Can Get It If You Really Want', have left an indelible mark on the music scene, making him an iconic figure in Jamaican culture and an ambassador of reggae worldwide.
- 01
Iconic artist of Jamaican reggae.
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Lead actor in the film 'The Harder They Come'.
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Released the album 'Wild World' in 1969.
Selection
Discography
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- Hard Road to Travel1967
Hard Road to Travel
- Jimmy Cliff in Brazil1968
Jimmy Cliff in Brazil
- Jimmy Cliff1969
Jimmy Cliff
- Wild World1969
Wild World
- Goodbye Yesterday1971
Goodbye Yesterday
- Another Cycle1971
Another Cycle
- The Harder They Come1972
The Harder They Come
- Unlimited1973
Unlimited
- Struggling Man1973
Struggling Man
- Music Maker1974
Music Maker
- Brave Warrior1975
Brave Warrior
- Follow My Mind1975
Follow My Mind
- Give Thankx1978
Give Thankx
- I Am the Living1980
I Am the Living
- Give the People What They Want1981
Give the People What They Want
- Special1982
Special
- The Power and the Glory1983
The Power and the Glory
- Cliff Hanger1985
Cliff Hanger
FAQ
About the artist
Q01What is Jimmy Cliff's age?+
Born in 1944.
Q02Where is Jimmy Cliff from?+
Jamaica.
Q03What is Jimmy Cliff's role?+
Singer.
Q04What music genres does Jimmy Cliff perform?+
Ska, rocksteady, reggae, soul.
Q05What are his notable albums?+
'Wild World', 'The Harder They Come', 'Give the People What They Want'.
Q06How long has he been active?+
Since 1967.