Mundus Productions was founded in 2005 by percussionist and producer Sjahin During, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Various international projects and collaborations which resulted in 15 album releases and worldwide tours in more than 50 countries at major jazz and world music festivals.

Sjahin has been founder of recordlabel Mundus Productions and artistic leader of many renowned groups which toured worldwide such as, Arifa & Voices from the East, Namibian Tales, Mundus Quartet, Afro Anatolian Tales, Tarhana, Turqumstances and Bayuba Cante. (See Discography for full project overview and releases.)

Sjahin’s excellence as a player is equally matched by his talent for bringing together musicians into formations of unique quality and depth, dedicated to exploring contemporary takes on these ancient traditions. In 2007, he set up the foundation, Mundus Productions, for the recording, production, and promotional activities behind his own tailor-made music ensembles. These include Bayuba Cante, Afro Anatolian Tales, Turqumstances, Tarhana and Arifa.

Under the Mundus Productions umbrella Sjahin is also the catalyst, artistic director and driving force behind the formation, musical and career development of new groups, such as Mundus Quartet, Namibian Tales and Cacha Mundinho. He loves encounters and opportunities to create bridges between East and West, between various music genres.