Cymande

funk group

Band

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Band Members
Patrick Patterson – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Steve Scipio – Bass, Vocals
Pablo Gonsales – Percussion, Vocals
Derrick Gibbs – Alto Sax, Percussion
Sam Kelly – Drums
Adrian Reid – Keyboards
Ray Carless – Tenor Sax
Desmond Atwell – Alto Sax
Raymond Simpson – Vocals

Cymande on KCRW

UK funk and soul pioneers Cymande made a triumphant return to LA after a 40-year hiatus.

Cymande

UK funk and soul pioneers Cymande made a triumphant return to LA after a 40-year hiatus.

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