Cymande’s self-titled debut is a landmark 1972 recording blending funk, soul, jazz, reggae and Caribbean rhythms into the distinctive sound the London group called “Nyah-Rock.” Deep grooves, fluid basslines and spacious arrangements run throughout, giving the record an easy but rhythmically sophisticated feel. Highlights include “Bra,” “The Message” and “Dove,” tracks whose influence stretches across funk, hip-hop and dance music.
