10/03/2025
Keep Wednesday March 26 free! This monthās music documentary screening is Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande (2022). From the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival:
Cymande is the greatest 1970s band youāve possibly never heard of. But if youāve listened to the Fugees, De La Soul or the Wu-Tang Clan ā or simply been on a dance floor anytime in the past few decades ā youāll recognise their irresistible, infectious sound. Formed in south London by nine self-taught Caribbean-born musicians, Cymande meshed funk, soul, jazz and Caribbean grooves to create a music that was political, spiritual, and brilliantly ahead of its time.
This is their incredible untold story, embellished by interviews with Mark Ronson, Laura Lee and Mark Speer, DJ Maseo, Jazzie B, Cut Chemist and Louie Vega, among many other admirers in the industry. Itās one of joyous creativity stifled by political and institutional obstruction, carrying themes both relevant and urgent. And one thatās deservedly garnering Cymande new generations of avid fans.
As always, tickets are $15 at the door and include dinner. Doors at 6:30 for a 7pm start.
