NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and ...

Jimmy spent some of his childhood with his aunt when his parents couldn’t afford to feed him. His angelic voice lit up church every Sunday. A fortuitous move to Kingston set him on a course for fame.

Jimmy Cliff Jimmy Cliff seen at Riot Fest & Carnival in Douglas Park on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP) (Barry Brecheisen/Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP) NEW ...