New (to me) old music - Cymande
I somehow missed this band completely, but it's a great story.
Cymande were formed in Brixton in the early 70s and had moderate success. After interest waned they gave up. Two of the founders retrained as barristers, one becoming Attorney General of Antigua.
In the 80s and later, their songs were sampled by hip hop acts, prompting renewed interest in their music. They reformed and have made new music and a film.
Here they are on Later with Jools Holland from few months ago.
[media=https://youtu.be/i3g0tptBwt8]
Cymande were formed in Brixton in the early 70s and had moderate success. After interest waned they gave up. Two of the founders retrained as barristers, one becoming Attorney General of Antigua.
In the 80s and later, their songs were sampled by hip hop acts, prompting renewed interest in their music. They reformed and have made new music and a film.
Here they are on Later with Jools Holland from few months ago.
[media=https://youtu.be/i3g0tptBwt8]
