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Cymande
Cymande is a funk artist from Londre, Royaume-uni formed in 1971. 9 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Funk · Londre, Royaume-uni · Best funk albums
- 9
- Releases
- 1972–2026
- Active years
- 1971
- Formed
Artist
Cymande is a funk artist from Londre, Royaume-uni formed in 1971. 9 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Funk · Londre, Royaume-uni · Best funk albums
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Cymande
1972
Cymande (pronounced si-MAHN-deh) is a pioneering British funk band formed in London in 1971 by Caribbean-born musicians Steve Scipio and Patrick Patterson. They forged a unique sound they called “Nyah-Rock,” blending funk, reggae, jazz, soul, calypso, and African rhythms into a hypnotic and spiritual groove. Their early 1970s output produced four albums and singles like “The Message,” which found success in the U.S., even as the band remained largely underappreciated in their home country. Over time, Cymande’s music found a second life. Hip-hop producers in the 1980s and 1990s embraced their deep grooves and meditative rhythms, sampling them in tracks by De La Soul, The Fugees, and Wu‑Tang Clan. This revival cemented their influence, highlighting how their fusion of styles was decades ahead of its time and resonated far beyond the funk scene. In 2025, Cymande released Renascence, their first new album in ten years. It continues their tradition of warm, rhythmic funk while introducing modern production and collaborations, including the soulful “Only One Way” featuring Celeste. Tracks like “Chasing an Empty Dream” and “Road to Zion” showcase a band still able to craft music that fe…
