HONORING THE LEGEND JIMMY CLIFF
Featuring
Dawn Dawkins-Nedd · Ivie Bien-Aimé · Econzi Benjamin · Empress Poetry · Vanessa McClean · Ras Sauda · Burnett Colburn & Co.
Host: Wuyi Jacobs
This special broadcast also honors the life and legacy of Jimmy Cliff, one of Jamaica’s most influential cultural icons. Born James Chambers in 1944, Jimmy Cliff helped introduce reggae to the world and shaped generations of global music and culture.
Jimmy Cliff passed on November 24, 2025, at age 81. The Government of Jamaica accorded him an official funeral on December 17, 2025, with a national tribute delivered by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, recognizing his immense contribution to Jamaican culture and entertainment.