The Grammy-winning artist, whose music traversed reggae, ska, rocksteady, soul and rock ‘n’ roll, passed on Monday (Nov. 24), as announced by his wife, Latifah Chambers, in an Instagram post. “It’s ...

Jimmy Cliff had one of the sweetest, smoothest voices ever to come out of Jamaica, but to think of him only as a reggae star would be to understate the breadth of his talent and ambition. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One thing about Jimmy Cliff, he understood the assignment. “My role was and is inspiring people,” he told me in 1999, backstage in ...

One thing about Jimmy Cliff, he understood the assignment. “My role was and is inspiring people,” he told me in 1999, backstage in Oracabessa, Jamaica during the filming of a television special ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such ...

*Jamaican music legend Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81. The reggae pioneer passed away on November 24, 2025, following a seizure and pneumonia, his family confirmed. Cliff’s wife, Latifa ...

A week after his demise, the singer reappeared as one of the genre’s top sellers. This article explores the division of his catalog among several record labels. UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of ...

Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, his family announced Monday. The Jamaican native was known for hit songs like "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam." The Grammy winner was also known ...

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 ...

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 ...