The Ryze Radio is back in town, and we welcome you to join us for our July listening session this Wednesday, July 16th, at Bleach Listening Room. Tune in as we listen to the timeless grooves of Cymande — the legendary band in anticipation of their July 27th show at Commodore Ballroom.
Expect sun-soaked energy, deep cuts spinning through Bleach’s custom JBL soundsystem, good wine, various libations, and seasonal bites that never miss. Bring a friend, make a friend — this is what summer nights are made for!
Whether you’re discovering Cymande for the first time or you know every riff by heart, come ready to listen deeply and celebrate together. We’ll be spinning all of Cymande’s albums in full, with The Ryze Productions punctuating between records with carefully selected tracks that help place Cymande’s sound in a wider musical conversation — songs that echo, resonate with, or were inspired by the timeless work this band has created. All we ask: come with an open heart and a loving mind.
We hope you can make it out :)!
About Cymande:
Formed over 40 years ago by Steve Scipio and Patrick Patterson, Cymande brought together nine self-taught Caribbean-born, London-based musicians. Their sound defies labels — a spiritual, versatile blend of reggae, funk, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, African rhythms, and West Indian folk traditions. No one’s ever summed them up in just one word — maybe in our collective energy, find the words that have escaped many before us. As their emblem shows — a dove in flight — Cymande’s music is all about peace, love, and unity.
About The Ryze Radio
Founded by Jefferson Alade, The Ryze Radio (TRR) is a mobile radio station and curatorial platform currently based in Vancouver, BC. Rooted in the city’s creative scenes, TRR connects people through sound — hosting pop-up listening sessions and public programs that bring music and community together under one roof (or sky).
Beyond in-person sessions, TRR extends its reach through digital content — podcasts, mixes, and stories that carry the spirit of Vancouver’s music culture far and wide. By weaving together live moments and online channels, The Ryze Radio offers many ways for listeners to tune in, connect, and rise together.
