Tribute to Jimmy Cliff

The Night Flight team was saddened to hear about the passing of Jimmy Cliff on November 24th, 2025. Jimmy was a musical pioneer and a legend. In his original Night Flight interview, Cliff reflects on the global influences that shaped his sound, his “shepherd’s role” in bringing reggae to new audiences, and the lasting impact of The Harder They Come. We were honored ...Read More

Night Flight covers the origins and politics of reggae music, featuring interviews and performances from artists such as Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley. English musicians influenced by reggae such as UB40 and The Police are also featured.

Songs from luminaries such as Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh invite us into the world of reggae in this short Night Flight special, exploring the genre's political origins, various subgenres, and biggest voices.

'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff rehearses with Sly and Robbie, while Inner Circle's historic live gig i...Read More

Tucked away inside this 1990s Syndication episode is Night Flight's "Take Off" to Reggae. Night Flight has always been proud of exposing our audience to Reggae music early on by being one of the first music shows to put the genre's music videos into heavy rotation. Tonight's "Take Off" episode is a perfect example of this. Featuring interviews and music with Jimmy C...Read More