Since we’re talking about London, I thought it would be appropriate to bring up the London-based 70s funk/reggae/calypso/soul/rock band Cymande (pronounced Sah-mahn-day).  My homie, Patrick, sent me the  link to this Cymande mixtape from Breath of Life earlier today, and I just had to share.   If you’re not already familiar, this is the perfect introduction.  If you’re already a fan, this is the perfect mixtape.  BOL’s write up on the band is pretty nice, so I’ll just let you read about Cymande there (you should definitely read up on this band).  While you’re there, make sure you look around and tap into the wealth of knowledge and buttery mixtapes that they have to offer too.

on a somewhat related sidenote