Cymande is a British funk group whose warm grooves, spiritual themes, and Caribbean‑infused rhythms made them one of the most distinctive bands of the early 1970s.

Formed in London by musicians of Guyanese and Jamaican heritage, they blended funk, soul, reggae, and jazz into a sound that felt both hypnotic and uplifting. Their music often carried a meditative pulse, built on fluid bass lines, airy vocals, and interlocking percussion. Though they weren’t widely recognized at the time, their recordings became deeply influential, especially in hip‑hop, where producers sampled their smooth, rolling grooves. Cymande’s work endures for its calm power and soulful unity.