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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Global Beats Club - Otto & The Mutapa Calling


  • Juju's Bar And Stage Hanbury St England, E1 6QR United Kingdom (map)

Global Beats Club at Jujus Bar And Stage - Otto And The Mutapa Calling

Global Beats Club is back at Juju's Bar & Stage showcasing the best beats with a global twist, ranging from Tropical Bass to Afro Disco via Cumbia, Reggae, Dancehall & loads more!

In addition to our resident DJs Count Bassy & Fizzy Gillespie we will be welcoming rare groove selectors Village Cuts and hosting a full live performance by the incredible southern African Marimba band Otto & The Mutapa Calling. Good vibes and great tunes guaranteed until 4am.

Buy your tickets here. They’re going for £3 until April 9th.


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Otto & The Mutapa Calling

Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a lively London based marimba band playing high energy, 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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HKbmr9r-rg

Village Cuts

Sourcing grooves from across the map, Village Cuts is a UK focused international rhythm refinery. They will be bringing fresh cuts and a whole lot of vibes to Juju's!

https://soundcloud.com/villagecuts

Count Bassy

From Latin to Afro via House, Balkan to Tropical, GBC resident Count Bassy is never short of beats to make you move your feet! Shaking dancefloors from Glastonbury to Bestival and in clubs across London, his sets are all about good vibes and big tunes, with a healthy dose of bass of course.

soundcloud.com/djcountbassy/global-beats-club-promo-mix

Fizzy Gillespie

Fizzy is a DJ & producer who will take you on musical journey around the world with his eclectic global selection. He has played at festivals and events such as Glastonbury, Boomtown, Bestival, Wilderness, Cirque Du Soul and many more. Expect nothing but the finest in bass infused sizzling global sounds for you to shake & groove to.

soundcloud.com/djfizzygillespie/global-beats-club-promo-mixtape


ABOUT THE VENUE

Representing the world music scene in East London, Juju's Bar & Stage is a multicultural arts space and mezcaleria located at the Old Truman Brewery in the heart of Brick Lane. An outdoor tiki bar compliments a cavernous warehouse space inside, where a diverse and excellent events program sets the bar for showcasing new talent in East London. Juju’s is a community driven venue, with regular events including weekly Brazilian and Cuban nights with optional dance classes, the infamous Jazz Band Ball on Saturdays, curated by local artists; and a rotation of East London’s finest DJ’s who heat up the dancefloor Fridays. Science, tech and politics talks draw an intellectual and activist crowd on Tuesdays, while a local Crate Brewery beer partnership and an extensive mezcal range keep the juices flowing from Brick Lane to Oaxaca.


8pm - 4am

£3 VERY LIMITED EARLY BIRDS
£5 ADV
£8 OTD

Earlier Event: February 23
Focus Africa @Pop Brixton
Later Event: May 6
Magic Garden Pub

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