WanderFilm: Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande (12A)

Dir. Tim Mackenzie-Smith | 2024 | 90 mins | English 

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 USA they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding. 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.

What is WanderFilm?

In the run up to the annual festival Wanderfal run by The Cornish Bank (more info on Wanderfal here) The Poly will be running a music film festival presenting a series of music films both old and new. 

If you have already bought a ticket to Wanderfal or are a member of The Poly we are able to offer you a discounted ticket to the WanderFilm films (just click the relevant person group at checkout).

After each of the WanderFilm films you can also take your Poly film ticket to The Cornish Bank to get one half priced drink.  

Tuesday 9th April, 5.45pm

Tickets: £8.00/£6.50/£4.50

A £1 Poly Fund payment is added to each ticket sold.