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.
I spent my Saturday afternoon teaching marimba workshops at Southburgh Festival of World Music, and what a great day it was! The festival was full of friendly smiles. It was a treat getting to see Chartwell Dutiro perform with his group Mystic Mbira. A big thanks to Anna for having me. I hope to be back next year!
Photo credit: Briannah Wilson
I'm very excited to be two weeks away from the launch of Taste of Southern Africa Cultural Arts Festival on October 21st. This two day festival is aimed at sharing the cultural arts of southern Africa with the UK during Black History Month.
It'll be a great opportunity to try out something new, make new friends, and share in the colourful culture of southern Africa.
We've got a great line up of dance and music workshops and a fantastic concert to round off the day.
Tickets are available from: www.tasteofsouthernafrica.com/tickets
In August I had the honour of being a part of The Midnight Run - a walking, arts-filled, night-time cultural journey through a city. It gathers strangers and local artists/activists to explore, play and create whilst the city sleeps.
Here's a highlights video of the Battersea edition of the Midnight Run, which I took part in. My bit is near the end of the video.