Cymande (pronounced sih‑MAHN‑day) are a British funk group who first rose to prominence in the early 1970s. Their name comes from a calypso word meaning “dove,” a symbol of peace and love — also the title of one of their best‑known tracks. With members originating from several Caribbean nations, the band became known for a distinctive blend of funk, soul, reggae, rock, African rhythms, calypso, and jazz, a fusion they referred to as “nyah‑rock.” Cymande formed in 1971, released three albums, and disbanded in 1974. Their music later found a new audience when hip‑hop artists began sampling their recordings, leading to a reunion in the 2010s. Their most recent album, Renascence, was released in January 2025. Cymande was founded in London in 1971 by bassist Steve Scipio and guitarist Patrick Patterson. The two had previously played together in a jazz‑fusion group called Metre, where they absorbed additional influences from British‑Nigerian percussionist Ginger Johnson. These musical roots helped shape the eclectic sound that would define Cymande’s early recordings.
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Brothers On The Slide
Losin’ Ground
Bra
The Message
Dove
The recluse
Getting It Back
Listen
Promised Heights
Rastafarian Folk Song
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