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Cymande were an eclectic band who released several albums throughout the early seventies.
They arrived in London, England from Guyana and Jamaica and developed a subtle, deep funk style heavily influenced by Calypso rhythms, jazz, African music, and American soul.
Cymande can now be seen as one of the most sophisticated of the heavy funk acts that evolved in the early 1970’s.
By the mid-seventies the band members were going their separate ways. It wasn’t until 20 years later that they reaped any financial rewards, as their music became a popular source for samplers.
Cymande’s original albums are still widely sought-after by DJ’s and funk afficionados.
Perhaps the band’s best known recording is the soulful dancefloor groove “Bra”, later sampled by the American hip-hop group De La Soul.
Cymande was accidentally discovered by English producer John Schroeder in a Soho, London club where they were rehearsing. He was there to see a rock band. But the gig had been cancelled and he stumbled upon this unique collection of West Indian musicians. He soon signed the band and recorded their intial single “The Message.” The single was released by Janus Records, a division of Chess Records. The track reached number 20 on the US R&B and Pop charts. This set the stage for Cymande’s self titled release in 1972.
They arrived in London, England from Guyana and Jamaica and developed a subtle, deep funk style heavily influenced by Calypso rhythms, jazz, African music, and American soul.
Cymande can now be seen as one of the most sophisticated of the heavy funk acts that evolved in the early 1970’s.
By the mid-seventies the band members were going their separate ways. It wasn’t until 20 years later that they reaped any financial rewards, as their music became a popular source for samplers.
Cymande’s original albums are still widely sought-after by DJ’s and funk afficionados.
Perhaps the band’s best known recording is the soulful dancefloor groove “Bra”, later sampled by the American hip-hop group De La Soul.
Cymande was accidentally discovered by English producer John Schroeder in a Soho, London club where they were rehearsing. He was there to see a rock band. But the gig had been cancelled and he stumbled upon this unique collection of West Indian musicians. He soon signed the band and recorded their intial single “The Message.” The single was released by Janus Records, a division of Chess Records. The track reached number 20 on the US R&B and Pop charts. This set the stage for Cymande’s self titled release in 1972.
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gianpesto wrote:
real brothers
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Wow this kicks ass!
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ericporcher wrote:
Great stuff.
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ironsgirl wrote:
wow. don't you just love it when you find something new to love
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love it!
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Fantastic Group
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delpiero21092 wrote:
Dope music
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CheezPizza wrote:
Damn these guys are legit. Sick music
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JezMarcus wrote:
Original members of Cymande reunite to celebrate 35 years @ Grey Horse (Kingston) on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August - on stage @ 5:30 PM
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flAntasmagorico wrote:
the message is amazingly beautiful =), i'm glad I found this.
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golfmade wrote:
Only recently have I come across them, they were before my time but so far loving what I've heard.
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livebird wrote:
Mestres...
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CallumsMummy wrote:
Great track. :)
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Raychillgill wrote:
fabalicious
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DJJMack wrote:
great band --a couple of their tracks were featured in movie 25th Hour.
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SpaceChief wrote:
brothers on the slide!
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Great!
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tSufferer wrote:
Funky!!!
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wow...me either...
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Mushy_D wrote:
Can't believe I've never heard of this fantastic band before...
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