EntertainmentBritish1971 – present
Cymande
Funk/soul pioneers, sampled extensively in hip-hop
Biography
British-Cypriot funk and soul band formed in 1971, known for their Afro-Caribbean influenced sound. They achieved cult status and influenced hip-hop producers decades later.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
British
Born
1971
Thinking about the name
Cymande
American origin
“A rare, rhythmic feminine name that combines Cy- with -mande, possibly influenced by names like Cassandra or Armande. Cymande has an exotic, almost musical quality with a complex syllable structure. The name projects sophistication and individuality through its unusual construction.”