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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Mvura Ichanaya

by Otto And The Mutapa Calling

Mvura Ichanaya, is Otto’s debut album, recorded with his band Otto & The Mutapa Calling. It is a collection of folk songs from southern Africa arranged by Otto, alongside some of Otto’s own songs. All songs were recorded using soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas with drumming, hosho, singing, clapping and mbira accompanying on the various tracks.

Mvura Ichanaya is available for purchase or steaming on all major digital outlets, including iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Amazon.

If you would like a physical CD, click here to buy one online.

To download the CD booklet, click here.

For more information about the marimba band, click here.

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