Jimmy Cliff: An Unauthorized Biography

Exploring the diversity of style and depth of musical innovation that has made him famous, this biography of famed reggae artist Jimmy Cliff provides a clear yet admiring look at one of the most important Jamaican musicians of all time. The work chronicles Cliff's rise from small village poverty to international stardom and explores his life long relationship with progressive causes and the culture and history of the African diaspora. The text includes numerous black and white photographs. Katz is a reggae journalist, record producer, and DJ based in the UK. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)