Jimmy Cliff : discography
 |
Album : Humanitarian Year : 1999 |
|---|
 |
Album : Higher & Higher Year : 1998 |
|---|
 |
Album : Super Hits Year : 1997 |
|---|
 |
Album : Many Rivers to Cross Year : 1995 |
|---|
 |
Album : Breakout Year : 1992 |
|---|
 |
Album : Hanging Fire Year : 1987 |
|---|
 |
Album : Cliff Hanger Year : 1985 |
|---|
 |
Album : The Power and the Glory Year : 1983 |
|---|
 |
Album : Special Year : 1982 |
|---|
 |
Album : Give the People What They Want Year : 1981 |
|---|
 |
Album : In Concert: The Best of Jimmy Cliff Year : 1976 |
|---|
 |
Album : Give Thanx Year : 1969 |
|---|
 |
Album : Definitive Collection |
|---|
 |
Album : Follow My Mind |
|---|
 |
Album : Reggae Greats |
|---|
 |
Album : Reggae Night |
|---|
 |
Album : The Best of Jimmy Cliff |
|---|
 |
Album : Ultimate Collection |
|---|
 |
Album : We Are All One: The Best of Jimmy Cliff |
|---|
News about Jimmy Cliff
Films put Jamaica on 'negative'
There are several Jamaican-based films, but few represent a side of the island that is non-violent, crime-free or drug-free. Jimmy Cliff in a scene from 'The Harder They Come'. Even in the popular 1972 Jimmy ...
Source : Topix.net | 2008-09-27 22:23:32.0
No stranger to even the most common of reggae listeners, Jimmy Cliff is the subject of the day.
Source : topix.net | 2008-08-31 17:01:37.0
Reggae veteran Jimmy Cliff clear winner over Shakin' Stevens at Glastonbury
The line between lovable old treasure and washed-up old has-been is a fine one. In recent years, Glastonbury has offered a number of veteran performers the chance to see which side of it they fall.
Source : topix.net | 2008-07-05 03:42:15.0
Jimmy Cliff getting his share now
Cliff is making a flying visit to promote the stage musical The Harder They Come, based on the 1972 film in which he played a hopeful reggae singer swindled by the Jamaican music industry and sucked into a world of drugs and violence.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-06-07 23:24:30.0
Jimmy Cliff turned reggae into global phenomenon
When he starred in the 1972 film The Harder They Come, Jimmy Cliff turned reggae into a global phenomenon. As the stage play comes to London, he tells Laura Barton that his native Jamaica remains in the grip of the poverty and violence that inspired the songs.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-06-06 05:55:54.0
The king of reggae
When he starred in the 1972 film The Harder They Come, Jimmy Cliff turned reggae into a global phenomenon. As the stage play comes to London, he tells Laura Barton that his native Jamaica remains in t...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 2008-06-06 01:06:04.0
Success for Jimmy Cliff musical
Based on the iconic seventies film that launched Jimmy Cliff onto the world stage, the exhilarating production tells the story of a country boy who makes for the brightlights of Kingston, Jamaica.
Source : caribbeanherald.com | 2008-06-04 20:27:23.0
Success for Jimmy Cliff musical
xxxxxxx
Source : BBC | 2008-06-04 18:37:10.0
Famed musician, freedom fighter and evangelist Sonny Okosuns died Saturday, May 24 at Howard University Teaching Hospital, Washington, D.C., at the age of 61. Considered as one of Nigeria's leading artists, Mr. Okosuns succumbed after a prolonged battle with colon cancer.
The anti-apartheid singer turned evangelist and praise singer was considered one of Africa's top Afro-reggae musicians, performing with the likes of Jimmy Cliff, Eric Donaldson, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He was perhaps best known for hits like "African Soldier," "Papa's Land" and the song "Fire in Soweto" that railed against the South Africa's whites-only rule in the 1970s. Dedicated to the struggles for independence and freedom, Mr. Okosuns often turned his music into praises the continent's heroes like Nelson Mandela from South Africa,...
Source : worldmusiccentral.org | 2008-05-29 01:51:52.0
Reggae Musical To Open at the Playhouse Theatre in the West End
'The Harder They Come', the reggae musical based on the 1972 Perry Henzell film which launched Jimmy Cliff onto the world stage is to open at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End....
Source : venezuelastar.com | 2008-05-24 10:01:32.0
Jimmy Cliff interview
Perhaps the greatest living Reggae Star, Jimmy Cliff was instrumental in introducing reggae to an international audience.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-04-09 22:06:34.0
Reggae man Toots Hibbert celebrating 45-year career
"We would've been touring Great Britain, then we go to France and Germany and Belgium."
Even though Toots Hibbert coined the term "reggae," artists like Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff took the limelight from him, becoming the faces of the genre. via Fredericksburg.com
Source : topix.net | 2007-10-22 22:46:01.0
Reggae Star Cliff Snubs Cameron
"I've never voted in my life. "But I'm from the lower class of society and I tend to support them rather than the upper class. It's not that I don't have friends or family in the upper classes - I do - but I always prefer to support the lower classes."
Reggae singer JIMMY CLIFF won't be giving U.K. Conservative leader DAVID CAMERON his vote despite the party using one of his hits recently. via PR-inside.com
Source : topix.net | 2007-10-08 15:34:12.0
'I always support the lower classes': Jimmy Cliff's response to his adoption by Cameron
"The song makes a good point, which echoed the theme of the conference: that if the public really want change they can have change."
As David Cameron and his wife, Samantha, stepped off the conference podium at Blackpool on Wednesday to the strains of "You Can Get It If You Really Want" and the applause of the party faithful, their status as ... via The Independent
Source : topix.net | 2007-10-07 00:43:54.0
Toots the reggae man
Even though Toots Hibbert coined the term ?reggae,? artists like Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff took the limelight from him, becoming the faces of the genre.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2007-09-20 15:44:59.0
Carnival boost to free city fest
A Caribbean-style carnival as well as shows from Jimmy Cliff and Magic Numbers are part of a weekend festival.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 2007-08-03 15:36:21.0
TessAnne Chin: Out of many One Voices, A big voice.
Tess-Anne Chin, the younger sibling of uptown dancehall sensation Tami Chynn. Her current single ?Hideaway? featured VP Records Reggae Gold 2007 is burning up the airwaves. Blessed with a big voice clearly suited to her multi-genre sound, Tess-Anne is known to Jamaicans as the lead singer from the reggae/rock band, Mile High. She gained valuable experience as a back up singer for international reggae legend Jimmy Cliff for several years before pursuing her solo career. Her unique blend of music is a mixture of Reggae, Dancehall, Rock and Soul. Tess-Anne Rock/Reggae sound, while not new is an excitingly refreshing addition to Jamaican female music.
Source : jamaicans.com | 2007-08-01 03:41:00.0
Nigeria: Fighting Corruption
"Action speaks louder than word. Don't be deceived by all those fancy talkers" -- Jimmy Cliff, reggae star, in one of his hits in the 70s.
Source : AllAfrica | 2007-06-28 18:49:25.0
Two Jamaicans among 100 black screen icons
"I will continue to live humbly and respectfully."
Jamaican playwright/ director Trevor Rhone and actor/musician Jimmy Cliff have been nominated among the 100 Black Screen Icons in film and television spanning over the last 100 years. via Jamaica Gleaner
Source : topix.net | 2007-06-25 09:48:11.0
Playing the role made famous by Jimmy Cliff in The Harder They Come can make or break a new talent. via Jamaica Gleaner
Source : topix.net | 2007-06-10 12:23:45.0
"I've got many rivers to cross" sings the prominent reggae artist Jimmy Cliff. Fortunately Mr Cliff lives in the age of the suspension bridge, so fording these watery obstructions will not present him with any ... via StephenEsque
Source : topix.net | 2007-04-16 18:48:50.0