ENTITY · RECORDING

"Many Rivers to Cross" — Jimmy Cliff

Well supported

Jimmy Cliff's 1969 ballad became a core song in the international reggae story through The Harder They Come soundtrack and later official catalogue circulation.

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Type: recording
Confidence: Well supported
Era: Open era →

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Jimmy Cliff — Many Rivers To Cross (Provided to YouTube)

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In stories

Story · Well supportedSongs that crossed over

How a few recordings made Jamaican music legible to new audiences without leaving the island's sound-system roots behind.

Debate & reception

How people argued about the music — praise, criticism and public debate. See all debate & reception →

debate

Crossover: gateway or dilution?

International reggae hits created new audiences and revenue, but critics have often argued over whether rock overdubs, soundtrack packaging, remixes and pop-video promotion softened local context for export. The atlas presents this as a recurring reception debate rather than a settled verdict.

Stance: global access vs loss of local context