Release Date: 31 August 2009
Label: Zimbraz
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8712618303528
Genres: World Music  
Release Date: 31 August 2009
Label: Zimbraz
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8712618303528
Genres: World Music  
Description
The music that Mdungu makes is not purely African, as their roots also lay in jazz, rock, funk and surf. Their style is unique. Intense, raw and highly danceable.
Mdungu was founded in 2003 by alto saxophonist Thijs van Milligen. From the start Mdungu is a most welcome guest on (inter)national stages and festivals. The eight men strong band is taking you on a trip leading from Malinese griots via Nigerian afrobeat to Senegalese mbalax embedded in a unique blend of jazz, funk, soul and rock. The irresistible sound of horns and percussion makes you want to dance until the morning hour.
Last fall Mdungu recorded their debut cd Afro What!?. The recordings were mixed by producer and guitarist Justin Adams, who is well known from his award winning work with Tinariwen, his own group Soul Science and Robert Plants Strange Sensation.
Tracklisting
El Juntacadaveres
Laila Amezian
Zapatango
Ghalia Benali
El Juntacadaveres
Mdungu
Toumani Diabate
Guts
Kuljit Bhamra & Becky Price
Lolita
Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers
Lux Musicae London
Various Artists
Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt