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Cymande

Described as “spiritual… versatile…smooth, sweet and very different”, no-one has yet to sum up the unique sound of Cymande in one simple word or phrase. Nyah-Rock, Afro-Rock, even Calypso Rock have been used to categorise their music, but Cymande is just simply Cymande. Formed over 40 years ago by Steve Scipio and Patrick Patterson, the band was made up of nine self-taught Caribbean born, London based musician/singers:

• Steve Scipio (Bass, vocals)
• Sam Kelly (Drums)
• Pablo Gonsales (Percussion, vocals)
• Joey Dee, Ray King & Jimmy Lindsay (Vocals)
• Patrick Patterson (Guitar, vocals)
• Mike Rose (Sax, flute, percussion)
• Derek Gibbs (Alto sax)
• Peter Serreo & Desmond Atwell (Tenor saxes)

Cymande at the Bluebird Theater

by Geoff Anderson
February 26, 2025

Cymande Bluebird Theater Denver, CO February 21, 2025 Zombies, vampires, the Phoenix bird--few bands use these as role models in formulating a career path. Actually, Cymande did not consciously decide to follow in their footsteps, but that is what happened. Cymande formed in the early 1970s in England and ...

Michel Cury, Cymande, Brian Auger, Ensemble C, Sultan Stevenson, Lo Greco Bros, PAZ, & More

by Tony Poole
February 7, 2025

Tony Poole brings you the latest cutting-edge sounds from across the globe. The freshest worldwide jazz grooves, constantly pushing boundaries and redefining the jazz experience. Playlist All tracks released in 2025, unless otherwise stated Paz “AC-DC" (alternate version) from Variation And Creation: The Story Of PAZ (Jazz In Britain) Michel Cury “Africa" (featuring Alison ...

Ginger Johnson and his African Messengers: African Party (Deluxe Edition)

by Tony Poole
January 28, 2025

George Folunsho Johnson (1916-1975) was born in Nigeria and earned the nickname Ginger due to his reddish hair and freckles. At 18, Ginger Johnson joined the Nigerian Navy, which took him around the world and exposed him to a variety of musical styles and percussion techniques. After World War II, he settled in London, where he ...