Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento

Jimmy Cliff's songs addressed war, oppression, and tragedy.

But his music maintained a sense of optimism, rooted in peace and resilience.

You can get it if you really want.

Born in a rural village of Jamaica in 1944, Cliff moved to Kingston to pursue music as a teenager.

In 1972, he became the breakout star of the film The Harder They Come.

Cliff played an aspiring reggae singer who descends into a life of crime after facing poverty and exploitation.

He also recorded several songs for the hit soundtrack.

For more than six decades, Jimmy Cliff lifted Jamaican music and culture to new heights.

Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, NPR News.

Jimmy Cliff's songs addressed war, oppression, and tragedy.

But his music maintained a sense of optimism, rooted in peace and resilience.

You can get it if you really want.

Born in a rural village of Jamaica in 1944, Cliff moved to Kingston to pursue music as a teenager.

In 1972, he became the breakout star of the film The Harder They Come.

Cliff played an aspiring reggae singer who descends into a life of crime after facing poverty and exploitation.

He also recorded several songs for the hit soundtrack.

For more than six decades, Jimmy Cliff lifted Jamaican music and culture to new heights.

Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, NPR News.

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