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.
We’re delighted to be heading back to the Vauxhall Food and Beer Garden for another edition of their South African themed days - Beats x Braai.
We’re delighted to bring our music to The Brunswick Pub in Hove on May 3rd 2025.
We’re delighted to bring our music to Erin Arts Centre in Port Erin, Isle of Man, on July 26th 2025.
We’re delighted to bring our southern African storytelling showcase to Jersey Arts Theatre in St Helier on October 25th 2025. This will be a lovely evening of live music and storytelling for the whole family, featuring marimba and mbira music and folk tales from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Join us at The Jago on November 30th for an unforgettable night of pulsating marimba music from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana!
Otto and The Mutapa Calling is delighted to be taking part in this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival. Join us on November 23rd and take in the sounds of South Africa, featuring dancing workshops, choirs, and South African jazz legends.
Join us for a special celebration of Black History Month with Otto and the Mutapa Calling at The Rising SE1 from 21.00 on Thursday 10th October. Free entry.
Learn to play the African marimba on this relaxed 5 week workshop series exploring folk songs from southern Africa.
Learn to play the African Kalimba (Mbira Nyunga Nyunga) from Zimbabwe on this relaxed 5 week workshop series exploring folk songs from southern Africa.
Otto and The Mutapa Calling is delighted to be back at Colchester Zoo for their Summer Lates programme this August. Join us on August 10th and 24th at Colchester Zoo to celebrate.
Otto and The Mutapa Calling is delighted to be back at Colchester Zoo for their Summer Lates programme this August. Join us on August 10th and 24th at Colchester Zoo to celebrate.
Otto and The Mutapa Calling will be performing live at Elementary Festival in Oxfordshire this summer. We will also lead an mbira workshop, and a combined marimba, dance and drumming workshop.
Bedford African Community & ACCM UK proudly presents Festival Africa at The Harpur Suite in Harpur Square for an afternoon of traditional songs, drums and dance; storytelling for adults; an African fashion parade; African food and drink stalls; and quizzes and awards. Otto and The Mutapa Calling will perform two short sets at the event.
Celebrate Africa Day with the colourful marimba band, Otto and the Mutapa Calling, supported by sensational Congolese singer Liz Ikamba
Join us at First Fridays by Join The Community - a South African initiative to bring together the southern Africa community.
Learn to play the African marimba on this relaxed 4 week workshop series exploring folk songs from southern Africa.
Learn to play the African Kalimba (Mbira Nyunga Nyunga) from Zimbabwe on this relaxed 4 week workshop series exploring folk songs from southern Africa.
We are super excited to be playing at Boomtown Fair festival. We will play an acoustic set on the Coyote Moon stage in the Valley Village at 5pm on Friday 11th August.
https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/
Opening act for BCUC (Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness) at Hootannany.
Set time: 7:30 - 8:15
Tickets available here: https://hootanannybrixton.co.uk/bcuc-london-millions-of-us-tour/
We are excited to be part of this year’s Celebraaition Festival’s line up. We will play three sets on the Saturday and do a workshop.
Tickets available here: https://celebraaition.eventcube.io/events/41541/celebraaition-2023
Throughout the May Half Term, Colchester Zoo is hosting a variety of fun activities daily in celebration of turning 60! Their Zoobilee week is bursting at the seams like theirparty balloons and is packed with mystical shows from Magic Iain, Marimba Music, and a Zoo Crew Party! PLUS, so much more!
More information here: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/event/zoobilee-4-june/
It’s Colchester Zoo’s birthday! Join us for their birthday bonanza as the zoo celebrates turning 60! Their special birthday is bursting at the seams just like their party balloons and is packed with shows from Magic Iain, Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling, and finished with an Zoobilee Party and later closing time!
More information here: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/event/zoobilee-czbirthday/
Throughout the May Half Term, Colchester Zoo is hosting a variety of fun activities daily in celebration of turning 60! Their Zoobilee week is bursting at the seams like theirparty balloons and is packed with mystical shows from Magic Iain, Marimba Music, and a Zoo Crew Party! PLUS, so much more!
More information here: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/event/zoobilee-30-may/
Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a colourful London based marimba band playing energetic, joyful music from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana, including folk songs, original songs and popular southern African covers. The band's set-up includes soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas, hosho, drumming and singing. The marimba band’s sound is full of energy and pulsating rhythms - and the band’s music shares the rich cultures, histories and stories of the people of southern Africa.
Tickets and info: https://www.canteenbristol.co.uk/live-music/
We are delighted to be performing as part of Telegraph Hill Festival again this year.
For the festival’s website, please visit: https://www.telegraphhillfestival.org.uk/events
Join us for a late summer evening at Colchester Zoo!
Enjoy a magical twilight spectacular as we remain open until 9.30pm on Saturday 10th and 24th September!
As the temperature drops and the senses sharpen you will have the chance to see some of our animals in a whole new light, as some bed down for the evening whilst for others the night is just beginning! PLUS, we have a range of fun-filled activities taking place into the evening, including tales under the stars and marimba music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling, at no extra cost. View our timetable below for more information and our additional late evening encounters.
Passholders: This event is FREE for Zoo Passholders. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid zoo pass to gain entry into the zoo.
Paying Visitors: Paying visitors are no longer required to pre-book tickets, however, we recommend all non-passholders book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission.
Starlight Safari Night is included within standard admission making your entry AMAZING value for money!
More information here: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/event/starlight-safari-night-24/
Check back in closer to the time for more info.
Join us for a late summer evening at Colchester Zoo!
Enjoy a magical twilight spectacular as we remain open until 9.30pm on Saturday 10th and 24th September!
As the temperature drops and the senses sharpen you will have the chance to see some of our animals in a whole new light, as some bed down for the evening whilst for others the night is just beginning! PLUS, we have a range of fun-filled activities taking place into the evening, including tales under the stars and marimba music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling, at no extra cost. View our timetable below for more information and our additional late evening encounters.
Passholders: This event is FREE for Zoo Passholders. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid zoo pass to gain entry into the zoo.
Paying Visitors: Paying visitors are no longer required to pre-book tickets, however, we recommend all non-passholders book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission.
Starlight Safari Night is included within standard admission making your entry AMAZING value for money!
More information here: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/event/starlight-safari-night-10/
Free entry until 21:30, then £5 on the door.
Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a colourful London based marimba band playing energetic, joyful music from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana, including folk songs, original songs and popular southern African covers. The band's set-up includes soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas, hosho, drumming and singing. The marimba band’s sound is full of energy and pulsating rhythms - and the band’s music shares the rich cultures, histories and stories of the people of southern Africa.
+ DJ Paulo Fernandez
Tickets and info: https://www.canteenbristol.co.uk/live-music/#events/e77431
Join us on SUNDAY 14th AUGUST as we present Beats & Braai
Featuring:
· Authentic South African Braai provided by Bring & Braai
· Vegetarian & Vegan options
· Live Music provided by traditional Southern African drummers Otto & The Mutapa Calling
Info - Venue 20 seconds from Vauxhall tube. Live entertainment starting from 3pm so come down early! 18 +
FINAL TICKETS - vauxhallfoodbeergarden.com
We ar thrilled to be playing at Lambeth Country show this year. More details to follow. Our set is 6-7pm.
FUNKY AFRO-GLOBAL SOUNDS
Join us for a night of Global and Afro sounds influenced by the sounds of Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa and More.
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LINEUP
Krar Collective // Funky Ethiopian roots music.
Ogga Kattalo // High energy Soukous and Afro band.
Otta & The Mutapa Calling // Lively marimba band playing energetic, joyful music from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Kensaye // Afrobeat and Afroswing producer.
Count Bassy // Afrobeat DJ
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9PM - 3AM
Tickets: https://hootanannybrixton.co.uk/krar-collective-more-global-roots-music/
