Jimmy Cliff

Jamaican singer-songwriter and actor, born James Chambers (1948), prominent in reggae since the 1960s and associated with the film and soundtrack The Harder They Come.

Born James Chambers in 1948; Jamaican singer, musician and actor; became prominent in the 1960s and 1970s; starred in and contributed songs to the 1972 film The Harder They Come; known for performances of songs such as "Many Rivers to Cross" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want."

The review praises The Harder They Come soundtrack as a sun-dusted snapshot of Jamaican music in transition from rocksteady to reggae. It highlights key tracks (including "Draw Your Brakes" and "Rivers of Babylon") and notes Jimmy Cliff's central but shared role on the record. The reviewer values the record's rootsy authenticity and spiritual-sensual mix.

For:Fans of reggae, roots music, and film soundtracks; readers interested in Jamaican music history.