Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

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Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

A Story Of Musical Survival Against All Odds

In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound. Despite success in the USA they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding. But the music lived on, as new generations of artists imbibed and reworked their pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul II Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the Dove had spread Cymande's message far and wide, prompting their return after forty years. This is their story.

Release Date

2024-02-16

Year

2024

Duration

1h 31m

Status

Released

Score

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#london,-england#united-kingdom#south-london#funk-music#music

Cast

Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson

Vincent Mason

Vincent Mason

Donald Johnson Jr.

Donald Johnson Jr.

Cut Chemist

Cut Chemist

Kool DJ Red Alert

Kool DJ Red Alert

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Masta Ace

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Louis Vega

Laura Lee

Laura Lee

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Mark Speer