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Gandanga is a song that arose during the liberation struggle in Zimbabwe. Some of the freedom fighters would seek refuge in the villages expecting to be fed. When the villagers gave them scraps to eat, they would sing, freedom fighters do not eat okra, otherwise they will go mad - demanding proper food. It is important to remember that when people fight for our cause, we must take care of them in return. Equally so, when you put yourself forward to fight for a cause for your people, do so knowing your reward can only truly be the achievement of that cause. As Chiwoniso Maraire reminds us in her song Rebel Woman, “it was of your freewill that you stood on the front line… these are the rules of war. Remember that you fought for your people and all the freedom has been hard won.”

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Gandanga haridye derere (Freedom fighters, we don’t eat okra)
Mukoma, rinorwara (Brother, we’d fall ill)
Mukoma, rinopenga (Brother, we’d go insane)

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from Mvura Ichanaya, released June 26, 2018
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

Arrangement by Otto Gumaelius

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Otto And The Mutapa Calling London, UK

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. ... more

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