Jimmy Cliff Brings NYC Closer to the Plight of African Children Orphaned by AIDS

Photographer: Jonathan Blaustein

In a stunning performance held at Harlem's renowned Riverside Church on December 22, Jimmy Cliff, the Harlem Gospel Choir and the Manhattan Samba entertained a sizeable crowd in the spirit of the Christmas season. In a matinee and an evening concert "Sounds of Hope" filled the magnificent cathedral near Columbia University, and celebrated the city's strengthened sense of world community. World famous Reggae star Jimmy Cliff made his first appearance in five years in New York City and delighted the crowd with his classic reggae anthems, "Many Rivers to Cross" and "The Harder they Come", among other successes. The Harlem Gospel Choir, one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world, brought additional vitality and beat to the Church by sharing the joy of faith through their inspirational music. Both performances were opened and closed by the Manhattan Samba, New York's longest running authentic Rio de Janeiro inspired all-percussion ensemble.

	Photographer: Jonathan Blaustein