Mancube from Mvura Ichanaya by Otto And The Mutapa Calling
Mancube is an Ndebele folk song in which a man consults a traditional healer over the whereabouts of his wife - whom the song is named after. In this arrangement, I have fused the song Mancube with a traditional Shona song called Zvichapera, which asks 'when did this begin and how will this end?'.
Tracklist
| 4. | Mancube | 4:37 |
Lyrics
Zvakatanga riniko (When did this begin?)
Zvinopera seiko (How will it end?)
Mancube, We Mancube waya ngaphi (Where has Mancube gone?)
Vumelani Sangoma (I open myself up to you, traditional healer)
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 & Backing Vocals: Otto Gumaelius & Karabo Sankoloba
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.