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Cymande

Cymande

The self-titled debut is the essential starting point — deep Afro-Caribbean grooves, spiritual funk, and hypnotic rhythms that defined their sound.

Osibisa

Osibisa

Ghanaian-British band blending African rhythms with rock and funk in a way that mirrors Cymande's cross-cultural groove and spiritual energy.

Ethio Jazz

Mulatu Astatke

Hypnotic, deeply rhythmic jazz rooted in African tradition — the same meditative groove and cultural depth that makes Cymande so captivating.

Rejuvenation

The Meters

New Orleans funk at its most locked-in and percussive, sharing Cymande's emphasis on deep pocket grooves and collective musical interplay.

The World Is a Ghetto

War

Multi-ethnic band fusing Latin, African, and soul influences into sprawling, groove-heavy tracks that share Cymande's worldly, hypnotic spirit.

Composite Truth

Mandrill

Brooklyn band with Afro-Latin-funk roots delivering the same rhythmic complexity and cultural richness found in Cymande's catalog.

Ubiquity

Roy Ayers

Vibraphone-led jazz-funk with a spiritual, laid-back groove that resonates deeply with fans of Cymande's meditative rhythmic approach.

Inspiration Information

Shuggie Otis

A cult classic of hazy, deeply personal soul-funk that shares Cymande's understated, hypnotic quality and timeless groove.