siffre

Siffre is a surname best known for Labi Siffre, a British musician, poet and civil rights activist born in 1945. He rose to prominence in the late 1960s and 1970s with a blend of folk, soul and jazz, and his work often addressed issues of race, identity, and social justice.

Siffre's best-known song is It Must Be Love, written by him and later covered by Badfinger, which helped bring his songwriting to a wider audience. In the 1970s he released several albums that showcased a warm vocal style and a penchant for melodic hooks paired with thoughtful lyrics.

Beyond recording, Siffre was active in public discourse on race and equality in Britain, and his early recordings have been reissued and revisited by later generations. His influence is recognized by artists in British soul and pop who draw on his fusion of personal lyricism with social commentary.

As a surname, Siffre may refer to other individuals in different fields, but Labi Siffre remains the most prominent bearer of the name.