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Song 182: “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff

Song 182: “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff

Update: 2025-12-18
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This episode, we look at the song “Many Rivers to Cross”, the birth of reggae, and the career of the late Jimmy Cliff. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.


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Song 182: “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff

Song 182: “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff

Andrew Hickey