Hlonolofatsa from Mvura Ichanaya by Otto And The Mutapa Calling
Religion was never forced on me growing up, but it was very much present in my upbringing through my grandmother particularly, but also in society in Botswana in general. I very much enjoyed going to church as a child, mostly for the hymns which I was particularly fond of singing. I wanted to acknowledge this aspect of my upbringing by including one of my favourite southern African gospel songs, Hlonolofatsa, on this debut album. The lyrics are in Sesotho, and it is a song that is popular right across southern Africa.
Tracklist
| 7. | Hlonolofatsa | 4:20 |
Lyrics
Iyo-yo-yo, Hlonolofatsa (Bless)
Ka lebitso la ntate (In the name of the Lord)
Credits
Soprano marimba: Otto Gumaelius
Tenor marimba: Karabo Sankoloba
Baritone marimba: Graham Knight
Drumkit: Sophia Mogapi
Congas: Otto Gumaelius
Djembe: Yusuf Legwabe
Hosho: Otto Gumaelius
Lead Vocals: Otto Gumaelius
Backing vocals: Karabo Sankoloba & Otto Gumaelius
Arrangement by Otto Gumaelius
License
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Otto & The Mutapa Calling is a London based marimba band playing 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 traditional & contemporary dances. The marimba band’s sound is full of energy & pulsating rhythms.