Cymande
Cymande are a British funk group that was originally active in the early 1970s. The band name derives from a calypso word for "dove", which symbolises peace and love; "Dove" is also the title of one of their best-known songs. With a membership deriving from several Caribbean nations, Cymande were noted for an eclectic mix of funk, soul, reggae, rock, African music, calypso, and jazz that they called "nyah-rock". The band formed in 1971 and released three albums before disbanding in 1974. After gaining newfound popularity when their music was sampled by many notable rap artists, Cymande reformed in the 2010s. Their most recent album Renascence was released in January 2025.
How Critics See Cymande
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Renascence
2025
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 80/100 across 3 reviews.
Cymande's Renascence makes the band's early-’70s blend of R&B and funk feel less like a period piece than a fresh, energized continuation. The album holds an 80/100 consensus score...
Renascence
2025
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Cymande's Renascence makes the band's early-’70s blend of R&B and funk feel less like a period piece than a fresh, energized continuation. The album holds an 80/100 consensus score...
