UNHCR – Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff releases new album titled ‘Refugees’

With its message of peace, love and humanity, ‘Refugees’ is also a call to action.

12 August 2022

Jimmy Cliff for his new album ‘Refugees’.  © UNHCR

With a career stretching back over 50 years, Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff is often known as the “Grandfather of Reggae”. 

Now the 78-year-old is using his first album in over a decade to shine a light on people forced to flee. 

Refugees” – which includes a title track by the same name – is due to be released on 12 August. It continues Cliff’s long tradition of penning thought-provoking anthems.

UNHCR – Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff releases new album titled ‘Refugees’