Their first three Cymande albums are essential masterpieces. Cymande and Osibisa are for African and Afro-Caribbean rock music what Santana is for Latin rock music. They shared it with the world and introduced it to an entirely new and much larger audience.
And this is a perfectly timed post. Cymande has just released a new album (with just two original members) and currently touring. I have tickets to see them on February 23. The documentary about them ('Getting It Back'), while not great, is also well worth watching. Much of its focus is on how their music influenced hip hop ('Bra' was and has been constantly sampled).
Their first three Cymande albums are essential masterpieces. Cymande and Osibisa are for African and Afro-Caribbean rock music what Santana is for Latin rock music. They shared it with the world and introduced it to an entirely new and much larger audience.
And this is a perfectly timed post. Cymande has just released a new album (with just two original members) and currently touring. I have tickets to see them on February 23. The documentary about them ('Getting It Back'), while not great, is also well worth watching. Much of its focus is on how their music influenced hip hop ('Bra' was and has been constantly sampled).
Yes, not through the whole album yet, but so far so good.
Mandrill - Fencewalk
Very nice, thanks!
The explosive jam in 'Fencewalk' is insane and one of the greatest ever!
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mEbEDbsBXAqKb4YxrHZf8dl6rzTIOFfXk&si=voaCc5EbHQk2edqH
Thanks, will have a listen to this
Wow ! Thanks , they are excellent here !
You are welcome!
Wow! This is really good too!
I am glad that you enjoy it!
Here, I’ll return the favor. I just discovered this track, which is pretty freakin awesome! https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=WIrwBG8gKn8&si=IcnC9YUzXun5G7IU
Great one, thank you for sharing!
No problem! And thank you, too!
Recent appearance on Later in the UK https://youtu.be/i3g0tptBwt8?si=UJM-lEghhWkivsNQ
Thanks for sharing
They just dropped a new album last month. How fun!
Wow. I think I need to own this on vinyl.
has a slight Santana vibe... very cool, thank you!
Discovered an album by Woo called which ever way yesterday. Brilliant!
Pleasure sharing the good stuff
Good catch! thanks
thanks!
Cymande has just released a new album, Renascence
I saw them perform live here in Montreal two years ago at a small outdoor venue --- one of the best musical experiences I've ever had.
Sweet ! Jazzy & Chill , I’m gettin hooked on Songletter !! ( curious to the origin of the comment that came with this recommendation ?