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    Cymande Bra / The Message

    Mr Bongo
    • Cymande – Bra
    • Cymande – The Message
    • 1. Bra
    • 2. The Message

    Mr Bongo reissue of two of Cymande's classic tracks on a 7". The much sampled 'The Message' and the jazzy funk, Loft classic, 'Bra' - check the break!

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