Cymande

Cymande (pronounced sih-MAHN-day) are a British funk group that was originally active in the early 1970s. The band name derives from a calypso word for "dove", which symbolises peace and love; "Dove" is also the title of one of their best-known songs. With a membership deriving from several Caribbean nations, Cymande were noted for an eclectic mix of funk, soul, reggae, rock, African music, calypso, and jazz that they called "nyah-rock". The band formed in 1971 and released three albums before disbanding in 1974. After gaining newfound popularity when their music was sampled by many notable rap artists, Cymande reformed in the 2010s.

Soul Jazz Records Presents: Life Between Islands - Soundsystem Culture: Black Musical Expression in the UK 1973-2006 - 2022-02-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Promised Heights - 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Second Time Round - 1973-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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