cymande

Cymande, released three LPs under the Chess Records Janus subsidiary from 1972 - 1974. The members of CYMANDE migrated to England from the West Indies at a young age and their music is a stunning fusion of funk, reggae and trippy jazzy psychedelia. Exotic and refreshingly different their debut from 1972 has become a much sampled classic featuring dreamy percussive beats, laid back grooves and soulful spacey vocals. Very cool.

Exact German Philips gatefold reissue.

Track listing:

• Zion I 3:29
• One More 3:06
• Getting It Back 4:16
• Listen 4:37
• Rickshaw 5:50
• Dove 10:50
• Bra 5:00
• The Message 4:19
• Ras Tafarian Folk Song 3:08