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Jimmy Cliff

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Jamaican musician (1944-2025)

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James Chambers, known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician. He was considered to be one of Jamaica's most celebrated musicians and was credited with helping to popularise reggae music internationally.

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2013Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
2010Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2003Order of Merit
1986Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album

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James Chambers, known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician. He was considered to be one of Jamaica's most celebrated musicians and was credited with helping to popularise reggae music internationally. At the time of his death, he was the 4th reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences. He was also nominated seven times for the Grammy Awards, winning twice.

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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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deceased
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Lived 1944 to 2025 · aged 81
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