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1973: JIMMY CLIFF on the uniqueness of REGGAE | BBC Archive #Reggae #JimmyCliff
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2:06Now PlayingReggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81.
In 1973, he explained the uniqueness of reggae and how he could convey serious themes within joyful music.
Interview conducted by music broadcaster and author Charlie Gillett for 2nd House, originally broadcast on 3 November, 1973.
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