There she learned music and xylophone making as the apprentice of a master xylophonist Thomas Sekgura before returning to the United Kingdom and forming Vula Viel.

"[9] In 2018 Burch reformed Vula Viel from the original five piece to a trio consisting of Burch, bassist Ruth Goller (Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down) and Jim Hart (Marius Neset Quintet, Velvet Revolution) on drums.

The trio's first release was 2019's Do Not Be Afraid with guest artists Gwyneth Herbert and Rozie Gyems.

[10] Vula Viel's next album What's Not Enough About That featuring Peter Zummo was released in 2020 just as COVID-19 was shutting down live music.

Reviewing the live album launch, The Wire said "the music rolls and motors with irresistible momentum... there’s plenty enough about this.