For the first time since 1974 all the founder members of Cymande are back to play together again for a special London concert celebrating the work of this seminal British Funk Group.
Formed in 1971, the name Cymande comes from a Calypso word for Dove symbolising Peace & Love. Discovered by legendary producer John Schroeder who signed them to Janus Records and produced their debut single "The Message" which hit the top 20 in the USA.
After releasing three albums "Cymande", "Second time around" and "Promised Heights" which featured future Rare Groove and Breaks classics such as "Bra", "Brother's on the Slide" & "Fug" the band disbanded in 1974.
Cymande full line up:
PATRICK PATTERSON
singer/songwriter/guitar
STEVE SCIPIO
singer/songwriter/bass
SAM KELLY
drums/bvs
MIKE 'BAMMI' ROSE
tenor sax/alto sax/flute
DERICK GIBBS
alto sax
PABLO GONZALES
percussion/vocals
ADRIAN REID
keyboards
TREVOR WHITE
vocals/percussion
RAY CARLESS
saxophone
Formed in London in 1971, from a varied collection of Caribbean musicians, Cymande have blazed a funk-drenched trail and spread their message of peace and togetherness ever since. After a number of years in which their members devoted their energy to other projects, the band are back on the road,…
Artists: Cymande
If you’ve never had the joy of attending a Cymande concert, this mix allows you some of the access, as live portions are interspersed with classic recordings. Cymande, with their unique blend of reggae rhythms and funk syncopation, have always had a message. Cymande, with their unique blend of reggae…
Artists: Cymande
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