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Formed in the early 1970s in London by Caribbean musicians, Cymande (pronounced sah-man-day) is the most influential British black band of his generation. A pioneer of a unique jazz, funk, soul and caribean grooves sound, the band marked the story (the first British band to play at the Apollo Theater in New York) before being massively sampled by hip-hop icons (De La Soul, The Fugees, MC Solaar...).A cult story and a masterly return.The incredible trajectory of the group is today at the heart of the acclaimed documentaryGetting It Back: The Story Of Cymande, which retraces their immense influence through the testimony of Mark Ronson, Khruangbin or Jazzie B. But Cymande does not combine his talent in the past: led by his founders Patrick Patterson and Steve Scipio, the group is making a strong return withRenascence(BMG). Recorded in London, this new album, acclaimed by critics, revives with the magic of their debut while bringing a vibrant modernity, sublimated by collaborations with singer Celeste and Jazzie B (Soul II Soul).

After igniting the scenes of Glastonbury and Central Park in New York in front of an audience of all generations, Cymande arrives at the Nice Jazz Festival. A historic meeting with the groove pioneers!