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Our marimba band had the honour of playing at a silver jubilee this week. It’s always a pleasure bringing the sounds of southern Africa to audiences in the UK.

Music, PerformancesOtto Gumaelius10 July 2024Miriam Makeba, Marimba, Pata PataComment

Remembering Miriam Makeba

Today marks 10 years since Miriam Makeba’s untimely passing. She was a phenomenal South African singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador and civil-rights activist.

People, MusicOtto Gumaelius9 November 2018Miriam Makeba, Mama Africa, South Africa, Cuban Brothers, Manhattan Brothers, Skylarks, Come Back Africa, King Kong, Harry Belafonte, Pata Pata, The Click Song, Soweto BluesComment