The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars.
Category: The Harder They Come (Movie)
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Jimmy Cliff: 8 Essential Songs
A giant of Jamaican music, he gained international renown through the 1972 film “The Harder They Come,” and helped establish reggae’s themes of struggle, resistance and uplift.
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Jamaican Homes That Showcase the Island’s Creative History
The hotelier Sally Henzell helped bring reggae to the world. More than 50 years later, history continues to echo through her houses.