"Mundi honours the earth, evoking ancient memories and awakening the dancer within..."“Mundi’s music brings people together from the young to the old – weaving together a special community, dancing to the pulse of life and celebrating in the rhythms, humour and beauty of Mundi’s music and our imagination.”
"Filled with joy and exuberant energy, a blend of Brazilian and African drums, an array of flutes and voice, dancing, electric guitar and bass. Mundi’s music encapsulates the reverence for the earth and lures people into an ancient memory of the pulse of life - awakening our dancing selves lurking beneath"
Mundi Bio
Mundi's Music is World Dance Music "Filled with joy and exuberant energy, Mundi has captured hearts across the land and far-flung seas with its blend of Brazilian and African drums, an array of flutes and voice, dancing, electric guitar and bass. Mundi’s music encapsulates the reverence for the earth and lures people into an ancient memory of the pulse of life - awakening our dancing selves lurking beneath "
Composer and flautist for Mundi, Tamara Smith has travelled the world compiling inspiration for her compositions along the way - from performing in Jazz clubs in Paris and recording an album in Sri Lanka, to learning traditional Indian flute by the Ganges and warding off Alligators in the heart of the Amazon.
Mundi has performed at numerous festivals including Newtown Festival, Prana, Luminate, Festival of Lights (New Plymouth) Christchurch Arts Festival and TEDX in the Christchurch Townhall. Mundi was chosen to perform on the banks of the Avon/ Ōtākaro river in Christchurch, New Zealand with Yo-Yo Ma and Marlon Williams as part of Yo-Yo Ma's Bach Project.
Tamara Smith- flutes, vocals, percussion, Chris Dabinett – guitar, vocals, Mike Story- Bass, Ricardo Stuani – Percussion.
"Mundi definitely knew how to get all eyes on them...Great sounds, vibes and stage presence, the only thing that I was sad to see was the exit of the park..." - Gardens Magic Review, Wellington, 10/01/2019
“Unique and bursting with creative genius” Presto Arts & Culture
“...Fresh...funky. Intricate, multi-layered works...dynamic solos” The Press
“They give us their all, and send us home with an indubitable sense of passion and conviction, giving us a taste that we’ll certainly not be soon to forget.” Craccum