Mdungu is a formation of nine international musicians based in The Netherlands, that plays African music with a jazz touch.

Their music travels between the music of the Griots of Mali, the Afrobeat of Nigeria and the Mbalax of Senegal. 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.

On May 11. 2009 their debut album Afro What!? was released by musiclabel Zimbraz, a division of Music and Words.


Their website is www.mdungu.com.