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  • Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande - 1
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Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

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Released: 26th February 2024. In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound. Despite success in the United States, they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding in 1975. But the music lived on, as new generations of artists imbibed and reworked their pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul II Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the Dove had spread Cymande's message far and wide, prompting their return after forty years. This is their story. Extras Presented in High Definition A selection of extended clips chosen by director Tim MacKenzie-Smith (2022, 13 mins total): The genesis of Bra, Cut Chemist listens to Cymande, DJ Hollywood Bra rap, Jazzy Jay Cymande mix, Ruthless Rap Assassins  Deleted scene: Cymande school days (2022, 2 mins) Steve Scipio and Patrick Patterson Q&A (2023, 34 mins): two members of Cymande are interviewed by journalist Jason Solomons  Black Music Parrty(7 mins): rare footage of Cymande performing in the 1970s  UK Trailer **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet featuring new writing by Kevin Le Gendre, Tim Mackenzie-Smith and Greg Wilson and full credits

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  • Details

    Released:
    26th February 2024
    Category:
    Music DVD
    Studio:
    BFI
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    12 – Suitable for 12 years and over
    Barcode:
    5035673015056

  • Description

    In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound. Despite success in the United States, they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding in 1975.

    But the music lived on, as new generations of artists imbibed and reworked their pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul II Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the Dove had spread Cymande's message far and wide, prompting their return after forty years. This is their story.

    Extras
    • Presented in High Definition
    • A selection of extended clips chosen by director Tim MacKenzie-Smith (2022, 13 mins total): The genesis of Bra, Cut Chemist listens to Cymande, DJ Hollywood Bra rap, Jazzy Jay Cymande mix, Ruthless Rap Assassins 
    • Deleted scene: Cymande school days (2022, 2 mins)
    • Steve Scipio and Patrick Patterson Q&A (2023, 34 mins): two members of Cymande are interviewed by journalist Jason Solomons 
    • Black Music Parrty(7 mins): rare footage of Cymande performing in the 1970s 
    • UK Trailer
    • **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet featuring new writing by Kevin Le Gendre, Tim Mackenzie-Smith and Greg Wilson and full credits
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    90 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Trailers

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