Otto Gumaelius

Marimba & Mbira Music From Southern Africa

Otto Gumaelius is a London based, Botswana raised, performing artist & teacher of southern African folk music on the marimba.

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Otto and The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club

We had a lovely time on Friday headlining the April edition of Global Beats Club which was held at Juju’s Bar & Stage off Bricklane. Here are a few pictures taken from the night.

Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London
Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London
Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London
Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London
Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London
Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London
Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London
Otto And The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club - Juju's Bar And Stage - London

-- ABOUT GLOBAL BEATS CLUB --

Global Beats Club is an inclusive night showcasing the best beats with a global twist, ranging from Tropical Bass to Afro Disco via Cumbia, Reggae, Dancehall & loads more! We host live acts and DJs bringing flavors from across the globe to the London dance-floors.

https://www.facebook.com/globalbeatsclub

-- ABOUT OTTO AND THE MUTAPA CALLING --

Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a lively London based marimba band playing energetic, joyful music from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, including folk songs, original songs and popular southern African covers. The band's set-up includes soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas, mbira, hosho, drumming and singing, with both traditional and contemporary dances. The marimba band’s sound is full of energy and pulsating rhythms - and their music shares the rich cultures, histories and stories of the people of southern Africa. Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a unique and colourful experience and is the only active professional marimba band of its kind in the United Kingdom.

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Otto and The Mutapa Calling at Global Beats Club

Last night my band Otto and The Mutapa Calling had the immense pleasure of performing at our first ever Global Beats Club hosted at Hootananny in Brixton. We were co support with Bamako Overground, with Afrikan Boy headlining the night.

Here are a few pictures from our night at Hootananny.

Otto And The Mutapa Calling with Bamako Underground at Global Beats Club Hootananny Supportung Afrikan Boy
Soundcheck done! Costumes on! Showtime!

Soundcheck done! Costumes on! Showtime!

Otto And The Mutapa Calling with Bamako Underground at Global Beats Club Hootananny Supportung Afrikan Boy

-- ABOUT GLOBAL BEATS CLUB --

Global Beats Club is an inclusive night showcasing the best beats with a global twist, ranging from Tropical Bass to Afro Disco via Cumbia, Reggae, Dancehall & loads more! We host live acts and DJs bringing flavors from across the globe to the London dance-floors.

https://www.facebook.com/globalbeatsclub

-- ABOUT OTTO AND THE MUTAPA CALLING --

Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a lively London based marimba band playing energetic, joyful music from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, including folk songs, original songs and popular southern African covers. The band's set-up includes soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas, mbira, hosho, drumming and singing, with both traditional and contemporary dances. The marimba band’s sound is full of energy and pulsating rhythms - and their music shares the rich cultures, histories and stories of the people of southern Africa. Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a unique and colourful experience and is the only active professional marimba band of its kind in the United Kingdom.

www.ottogumaelius.com

-- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS --

Like on Facebook here

Follow on Instagram here

Listen on Spotify here

Watch on YouTube here

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