Shantel & Bucovina Club Soundsystem

Shantel &amp; Bucovina Club Soundsystem bring the full energy of club culture and dance parties live on stage. The analog meets the digital, the east meets the west. With a pulsating spectacle where acoustic is mixed with electronica and beats, you will dance to Balkan Pop, Global Bass, Diaspora Beats, Turkish Psychedelica and Electro to the point of no return.

Ilan Jamon

Warm Up & Afterparti

Global Beats way beyond the Balkan borders: with the BalkanEkstra Parti there are no stops for Oriental sounds or Arabian rhythms – what’s important is the motto: danceable! Where the journey will take us through the night is unclear, but one thing is certain: dancing until the hips hurt, the feet burn and the stars dissolve with the dawn.

Style Bakery feat. Lou Kaena / Jule X / BIGZIS

Renowned acts present their songs in unique versions developed especially for this evening. Raw and unpolished. Hosted by the outstanding collective Jonny Ive, Pablo, Toni Schiavano and Flo Reichle. The December edition features three extraordinary characters: Lou Kaena is an important new voice in Swiss rap. Directly from Wiedikon, she brings French-language lyrics to the stage that deal with sexism, self-image and social expectations - personal, powerful and poetic. It is no coincidence that her collaboration redwhite with Soukey and Ella E became the anthem of the Women&#x27;s National Team 2025. Jule X, the exceptional talent from Bern, has been providing a breath of fresh air with his Vokuhila Mafia for a few years now. His sound is electronic and playful - an unmistakable mix of pop, techno, punk and rap that dissolves genre boundaries with a wink. Big Zis has stood for independence and artistic unyieldingness for over twenty years. She is considered one of the most influential exponents of Swiss rap: lyrically and musically uncompromising, politically clear. Her flow is unmistakable - direct and razor-sharp. She has been a regular on the Style Bakery stage for years and the evenings with her are real highlights. And don&#x27;t forget: Hand-picked vocalists also freestyle with the band. The band and MCs rock each other to unimagined heights and improvise the unheard-of.

Vocals

Host

Keyboards

E-Bass

Drum Kit

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas für Familien

Christmas and jazz - it&#x27;s a tradition. And so are the Swingin&#x27; Christmas concerts by Raphael Jost and his band, which have been a firm fixture of the festive season for many people for over 10 years and ensure sold-out halls. Raphael Jost is that rarest of birds, the British saxophonist Will Vinson, who lives in New York, once said. A singer and songwriter with a great voice and at the same time a pianist whose skills enable him to share the stage with the best. Jost, who has already won the Swiss Jazz Award for his debut album, sees himself as a modern crooner. He leads through the evening with humor and without too much kitsch. Swinging classics such as Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland are joined by his own songs, JingleBells gets a pinch of Brad Mehldau and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer becomes a sleigh ride to New Orleans. The program leaves plenty of room for solos and at the same time impresses with sophisticated and original arrangements. Singer Stefanie Suhner combines jazz and soul in her magnificent voice and has already toured with Udo Jürgens and Pepe Lienhard, among others. The horn section features the two outstanding soloists Bastien Rieser on trumpet and Christoph Grab on tenor sax. Jost&#x27;s long-time companion Raphael Walser on double bass and the renowned drummer Elmar Frey form the rhythm section. The six musicians are united by their irrepressible joy of playing and their love of the jazz tradition. They inspire the audience with a lot of energy, groove and lively interplay - and ensure a swinging Christmas. - Duration of the concert 50-65 minutes - Children of all ages are welcome at this concert. - We will make sure the volume is appropriate, but we still recommend ear protection for the little ones. - Children under 12 can attend the concert free of charge, but we ask that you reserve a free ticket. - Young people aged 12-16 pay half price. - Can&#x27;t afford a ticket? Email us at info@moods.ch.

Trumpet

Saxophon

Piano

Bass

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas

teilbestuhlt / partially seated

Christmas and jazz - it&#x27;s a tradition. And so are the Swingin&#x27; Christmas concerts by Raphael Jost and his band, which have been a firm fixture of the festive season for many people for over 10 years and ensure sold-out halls. Raphael Jost is that rarest of birds, the British saxophonist Will Vinson, who lives in New York, once said. A singer and songwriter with a great voice and at the same time a pianist whose skills enable him to share the stage with the best. Jost, who has already won the Swiss Jazz Award for his debut album, sees himself as a modern crooner. He leads through the evening with humor and without too much kitsch. Swinging classics such as Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland are joined by his own songs, JingleBells gets a pinch of Brad Mehldau and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer becomes a sleigh ride to New Orleans. The program leaves plenty of room for solos and at the same time impresses with sophisticated and original arrangements. Singer Stefanie Suhner combines jazz and soul in her magnificent voice and has already toured with Udo Jürgens and Pepe Lienhard, among others. The horn section features the two outstanding soloists Bastien Rieser on trumpet and Christoph Grab on tenor sax. Jost&#x27;s long-time companion Raphael Walser on double bass and the renowned drummer Elmar Frey form the rhythm section. The six musicians are united by their irrepressible joy of playing and their love of the jazz tradition. They inspire the audience with a lot of energy, groove and lively interplay - and ensure a swinging Christmas.

Lindy Hop Crashkurs by Tanzwolke

One hour before Raphael Jost&#x27;s invites you to dance with Swingin&#x27; Christmas, interested visitors can brush up their skills at the free Lindy Hop crash course. A free course from Tanzwolke for newcomers and beginners. We approve of your suitable outfits. Let&#x27;s dance!

Lindy Hop Dancing Night

Galliano

Spirit Music Society & Moods present

“It&#x27;s hard to say whether it was an idea or if it just happened...” Whatever the reason, in 2023, Rob Gallagher announced: Galliano are back! Formed in London&#x27;s underground clubs and warehouse parties in the late 1980s and making their debut with the Acid Jazz label in 1988, Galliano emerged from a culture encompassing music, dance, fashion, art, design, and literature. “They were the first group to really make the connection between club and jazz culture – the opening line to a space that would later include groups from The Comet is Coming to Ezra Collective,&quot; explained Galliano&#x27;s long-time supporter, Gilles Peterson. Three decades later, Galliano are back with their new album, Halfway Somewhere, released on Peterson&#x27;s label, Brownswood Recordings. Their unmistakable blend of astral jazz, cosmic funk, conscious soul, dub reggae and dancefloor rhythms is as sharp as ever!

Guitar

Percussion

V.I.P. Session by JUR Records - DIGITAL (UK) INSIDEMAN (Bassdrive)

Party

JUR Records invites you to the V.I.P. Session: Get ready for a wild night of dancing with renowned DJs and a hefty dose of Drum’n’Bass. For this VIP Session, we’re bringing two true heavyweights of the international Drum &amp; Bass scene to Moods! DIGITAL (UK) Digital has been one of the most influential figures in Drum &amp; Bass and Jungle since the 90s. His sound is deeply rooted in soundsystem culture and dub, with releases on iconic labels such as Metalheadz, 31 Records, V Recordings and many more. Classics like Deadline, Waterhouse Dub or Phantom Force continue to shape the scene to this day. Expect powerful, rolling, roots-inspired vibes! INSIDEMAN (Bassdrive) Insideman hosts his weekly show on the legendary station Bassdrive and also convinces as a producer, with releases on Rebel Music, Influence Records and Locked Up. His sets stand for a refined selection, driving rollers and authentic club energy. Look forward to a night full of Jungle pressure, dub flavour and deep rolling breaks – joined by our locals Toni Caetta, Nemelia, Trice, Frog U and Darius D!

Disk Jockey

Silvester Bashment

Afrobeats Explosion & Dancehall Mood present

Afrobeats Explosion and Dancehall Mood are teaming up for this New Year&#x27;s Eve and presenting you with the best that the current Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae scene in Zurich has to offer. The entire spectrum of the local DJ scene and sound systems will come together at Moods to close out 2025. This promises an evening full of Afrobeats and dancehall hits as well as reggae rarities. Get ready for a dance explosion of a special kind!

Los Dos Engros

Every year, the Moods program begins with the Los Dos en Gros invasion. Ten friends get together to set Han Sue Lee&#x27;s jungle blues fantasies to music, animate dance legs and drum in the still young year. After 27 years, Tischhauser&#x27;s evening services have become history and so the long time as Nightliner in the Schiffbau of the Schauspielhaus comes to an end. The louder and longer the En Gros will groove and move, the louder the swamp blues will be. Swamp Blues gabbers, Boogie trash is a fact. Let&#x27;s dance into 2026 and melt into a Rio Grande with plenty of power.

Herr Wempe aka DJ Soulsonic

Mr. Wempe plays music with soul: blues, rhythm&#x27;n&#x27;blues, jazz, soul, funk from all over the world. He also works as a music editor at the radio station Open Broadcas. Get dressed &amp; put on your dancin&#x27; shoes!

Accordion

Cello

James Brown Tribute Show

The same procedure as every year: the SoulVision Allstars are back with their James Brown Tribute Show! Since 2007 - shortly after James Brown left us for the big stage - this top-notch band of Swiss musicians has ensured that the works of the «Godfather of Soul» are not forgotten. Building on the hits and lesser-known pearls, and with boundless energy on stage, the band delivers a powerful mix of Funk, Soul, and Hip Hop. An evening not only for nostalgics and dyed-in-the-wool Funksters, but also generally for all of those who want to get those hips a-shaking to swing in the New Year.

Cavaliere Spruzzi (Monorecords)

Warm Up & Afterparty

The man for funk in Zurich for 4 decades. Who doesn&#x27;t remember the legendary Cool Mondays? Smoky afternoons in THE record store in Zurich on Froschaugasse? Or the Real Funk for Real People series at Moods? Cavaliere Spruzzi is back! You better put on your dancing shoes!

Trombone

Orgel

Erika Stucky – STUCKY FINGERS

&quot;Sticky Fingers&quot; is widely regarded as one of the Rolling Stones&#x27; finest albums. According to Rolling Stone magazine, it ranks 64th among the 500 greatest albums. However, that doesn&#x27;t mean it can&#x27;t be improved upon. Certainly differently, though. That brings us to our point: if you slip slightly on the keyboard, &quot;Sticky&quot; becomes &quot;Stucky.&quot; Erika Stucky dares to try this in her new program. Stucky is known for her cover versions. She delves into the essence of a song, tinkering not only with its structure but also its soul. With her unmistakable voice, humor, and poetic subversion, Stucky sheds new light on the legendary album. She weaves jazz interludes, cabaret charm, and a hint of rock aesthetics into a kaleidoscopic, cinematic stage production. In this project, Stucky is joined by two renowned English musicians: Terry Edwards and Paul Cuddeford. Edwards plays the saxophone, trumpet, bass, and melodica and gained musical experience with Madness, Tindersticks, and Nick Cave, to name a few. Guitarist Paul Cuddeford&#x27;s musical résumé is equally impressive. He has played with the crème de la crème of the British music scene, including Bob Geldof and Sir Tom Jones. Together, they will breathe new life into hits such as &quot;Brown Sugar&quot; and bring &quot;Stucky Fingers&quot; to life.

Film Projection

Altsaxophon

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

SPECIAL: The President’s New Year’s Groove Jam 

The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam provides an important platform for the Swiss jazz jam scene. As a musical prelude to the start of the year, the audience can expect hot grooves, rousing solos, catchy shout parts paired with a powerful, expressive voice. The raw playfulness with pulsating energy should inspire jam musicians on the first day of 2025 in a passionate, hypnotic and ecstatic manner. The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam is supported by the non-profit organization JazzBaragge. There is no advance booking for JazzBaragge, only box office.

Türköz, Sartorius, Blöchlinger

Three people in free fall, with open ears and a radical zest for playing. This description fits the trio of Türköz, Sartorius, and Blöchlinger perfectly. Seeing them perform live is an unforgettable experience. The three musicians skillfully combine their strengths. Saadet Türköz&#x27;s voice connects us to our origins and innermost desires. Julian Sartorius provides a sensitive supporting framework with his drumming, and Lino Blöchlinger uses the saxophone and flute as vibrating, far-reaching sensors. An evening with them is a journey of discovery into the secrets behind sounds that seem to function according to their own laws. It is a solemn dissolution of supposed cultural boundaries. Rhythm, noise, and poetry. Soft layers and sharp edges resonate with a juicy thrust through space.

Bass Saxophon

Flute

Zabranjeno Pušenje

Kultur Shock & Moods present

With their revolutionary approach and unconventional ideas, Zabranjeno Pušenje brought a breath of fresh air to the music scene - and to social life - back in 1980. Since then, the band has released twelve studio albums and six live and compilation albums. And they still deliver the same, if not an even stronger sound and spirit as at the beginning of their career. The current, perfectly rehearsed line-up consists of Davor Sučić, also known as Sejo Sexon, Robert Boldižar, Toni Lović, Branko Trajkov, also known as Trak, Dejan Orešković, also known as Klo, and Anđela Zebec. New to the team is the multiple Porin award-winning composer and harmonica virtuoso Tomislav Goluban, who enriches the ensemble with his unique style. Today, Zabranjeno Pušenje enjoys a cult status that extends far beyond the borders of the Balkans. Their fan base unites generations who love their unmistakable mix of humor, socially critical lyrics and the authentic spirit of Sarajevo. From legendary classics to the latest songs full of satire, charm and energy. The musicians convince with spontaneity, joy of playing and a closeness to the audience that few can match. Zabranjeno Pušenje is a legend that lives, inspires and connects - for over four decades!

Mario Peric

The BalkanEkstra Parti doesn&#x27;t stop at oriental sounds or Arabic rhythms - the main thing is to dance! rrWith the legendary concert and party series Kultur Shock, Mario Peric is one of the pioneers of the Balkan scene as an organizer, DJ and producer. He has been thrilling audiences for many years with his varied, explosive and crazy sounds. His musical spectrum cannot be pinned down to one direction. The main thing is that it rocks!

Violin

Terreirinho Adalu

Adalu & Moods present

Terreirinho is a family event organized by Adalu; a warm and welcoming place where children can discover Brazil&#x27;s rich culture in a playful way. Through workshops, stories, dance, and rhythm, Brazil&#x27;s cultural roots are explored and a connection with its origins is established. A space full of joy, encounter, and transformation for children and families who want to experience the authenticity and beauty of Brazilian culture. The workshops will be held in Portuguese and German. 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Percussion workshop for children (ages 6-12) with Wellington Soares 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Dance of the playful body “Cortejo Brincante” (ages 2-12) with Diana Vieira 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Brazilian stories for children (ages 2-12) with Andrea Zemp Nascimento

Perkussion-Workshop – Wellington Soares

At the percussion workshop with Wellington Soares, children discover the world of rhythms through playful experimentation. Using drums, rattles and body movements, they learn to make music, listen and express themselves creatively. The workshop promotes motor skills, coordination and team spirit - all in a lively, musical space full of joy. Wellington Soares is an experienced percussionist with a career spanning decades who has played for renowned Brazilian artists such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Rappa. With his expertise, he inspires children to discover the fun of making music together and to develop their musical skills through play.

Workshop «Cortejo do Corpo Brincante» – Diana Vieira

At the Cortejo do Corpo Brincante workshop, children and families immerse themselves in the lively rhythms and dances of Brazil. Through playful experiences and creative movement, they discover the world of Afro-Brazilian traditions. This space is designed to encourage each child&#x27;s body awareness, imagination and expression in a safe and inspiring atmosphere. Diana Vieira is a Brazilian dancer, educator and founder of Movimento Corpo Plural. With over 10 years of experience, she develops projects that combine body awareness and cultural identity, inviting children to experience the authentic beauty of Brazilian dance through movement and shared play.

Workshop zur brasilianischen Volkskultur «É o tambor de crioula» – Andréa Zemp Nascimento

With Andréa Zemp Nascimento, the children and their parents immerse themselves in the world of tambor de crioula. Through storytelling according to Sonia Rosa, co-author of the children&#x27;s book É o tambor de crioula, the participants experience traditional dances, Brazilian games and the cultural diversity of Afro-Brazilian roots. Andréa is a poet, art and play educator and architect with training in media art and cultural mediation in Zurich. She brings her passion for Brazilian culture and creative education to this inspiring experience.

Terreiro Adalu

Adalu & Moods present 

Terreiro Adalu is a place of connection to the roots of Brazilian culture. Dedicated to the magic of samba, the rhythmic batucada and the powerful presence - in the cultural Terreiro of Adalu, the community is at home: here people meet, clap, sing and experience the magic of the moment. Samba is a healing, the atmosphere is magical - who makes this possible are the guests. The aim is to overcome stereotypes and promote inclusion through the power of the ancestors to create a profound, warm and unifying cultural experience. This is where singing and community come together in a circle, because this is where life becomes more beautiful. The samba rite is an expression of identity, a movement of transformation and self-empowerment. Come with an open heart, experience all of this with us - and be part of a vibrant, communal samba circle, singing, dancing and celebrating the power of culture together! 19:45 - 20:15: Viktor von Karma (Crash course Samba no Pé) 20:30 - 22:00: Coletivo Raizes do Samba &amp; Neya Castro - Set 1 (Roda de Samba) 22:00 - 22:30: Sonic Sisters - Set 1 (DJ) 22:30 - 00:00: Coletivo Raizes do Samba &amp; Neya Castro - Set 2 00:00 - 02:00: Sonic Sisters - Set 2 (DJ)

Viktor von Karma

Viktor von Karma holds a Master&#x27;s degree in Teaching and Coaching of Dance Professionals from the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). His journey began in Brazil, where he started out in dance education. Today he lives in Zurich and offers courses in company, contemporary dance, improvisation, samba and funk. His crash course is an unconventional opportunity to get to know this popular Brazilian dance form. Afterwards, you can put what you have learned directly into practice during a live samba round.

Coletivo Raizes do Samba & Neya Castro

The Coletivo Raízes do Samba consists of Brazilian musicians residing in Switzerland, including members from Basel and Zurich. The group lives the true spirit of samba and combines the authenticity of Brazilian music with infectious energy and warm interaction with the European audience. With impressive performances at events such as the Kaserne Basel, the Klosterberg Fest Basel and the Lutry Festival, the Coletivo has thrilled both audiences and the press with its musical quality and the lively atmosphere of its shows. Neya Castro is a singer and songwriter who carries the spirit of Samba de Raiz with her powerful voice and vibrant energy. When Neya sings, the music connects people and brings the tradition of samba to life. Her art is full of ancestral power, truthfulness and joy.

Sonic Sisters

Adalu & Moods present Warm Up & Afterparty

The Sonic Sisters - Mishka, Bimba, SLB, NRG, Amaraota and JR the G - stand for bass-heavy bangers and pure energy behind the decks. What unites them? A love of music and the ambition to make the scene more diverse, louder and more female.

Michael Flury & Lukas Langenegger: Songs for Peace

Lukas Langenegger and Michael Flury dedicate themselves to the roots of jazz and folk music as well as protest songs against warmongering, the anti-war songs. Using historical instrumentation with banjo, trombone and voice, they give old songs and thoughts a new effect in our present.

Garn

Release Tour «Loopwheel»

Garn is not just a band; it is an ode to the euphoria of life, an echo of cinematic images and extensive travels. Marc Stucki on saxophone, Urs Müller on guitar, Fabian M Müller on piano, Claude Meier on bass, and Christoph Steiner on drums—together they weave a harmoniously rich and earthy tapestry of sound. Their music is a warm thermal spring in the rugged mountain landscape of the Swiss Alps, where one oscillates between the extremes of nature – from the icy snow to the warming spring. Their rehearsals are filled with passionate debates that imbue their music with a unique depth and a certain defiance. Each concert is an invitation to close your eyes and surrender completely to the flow of sound.

Banjo

The Joe Haider Jazz Orchestra

Joe Haider fills more than one exciting chapter in the history of jazz. He has been active as a jazz pianist, composer, arranger and teacher for over 60 years. The German musician has also left his mark in Switzerland, having directed the Swiss Jazz School in Bern from 1984 to 1995. Now the maestro is turning 90 – and still playing. To celebrate, Haider has treated himself to a tour with the Joe Haider Jazz Orchestra. He is accompanied by twelve Swiss jazz musicians with whom he has played in various projects over the last three decades. That being said, Haider does not see these concerts as a farewell to the stage. Rather, it is a thank you to all his fellow musicians, the audience and all those who have supported him over the years.

Tenorsaxophon

Bass Clarinet

Sopransaxophon

Alto Clarinet

Bassposaune

The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam offers an important platform for the Swiss jazz jam scene. After the musical opening of the jam band, lively and exciting sound conversations begin between musicians who spontaneously meet on stage, reflecting the diversity of jazz in all its facets. The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam is supported by the non-profit association JazzBaragge. There is no presale for JazzBaragge, only box office.

Lea Lu & Juan Medina with Nils Wogram & Alejandra Lopez

«Vergel»

The Zurich singer-songwriter meets the flamenco guitarist Juan Medina - an encounter between the two musicians in which the musical worlds of folk, flamenco and jazz merge - something new is created. Already at their second meeting, Lea and Juan began to write songs and inspiration bubbled up. This resulted in their debut album Vergel, which means something like: It will be released in January on the Spanish label Satelite K and christened at Moods. The songs are about new beginnings, curiosity about life and the sun of January. Music that moves and touches the hearts of the audience. Juan&#x27;s virtuoso playing style meets Lea&#x27;s minimalist singer-songwriter arrangements: Her soft velvety voice flies over the raw energy of Juan&#x27;s guitar. Open harmonies between flamenco and jazz form the basic framework, above which Lea&#x27;s dancing, velvety voice floats. For the release concert, Lea and Juan will be joined by double bassist Alejandra Lopez from Madrid and jazz trombonist Nils Wogram, who will enrich their songs with his playful and rhythmic style.

Rakı, Meze & Geyik

jazzhane & Moods present

At Rakı, Meze &amp; Geyik, you can meet up with Kornelia Binicewicz and Anıl Özdemir for an informal chat about music, melancholy, belonging and love. Kornelia Binicewicz is a Polish-born DJ, record collector and founder of the Ladies on Records project. She travels the world in search of obscure and captivating music and uses it to create energetic DJ sets. Anıl Özdemir is a concert organizer and founder of the jazzhane association. He is a regular guest at Moods with the Psychedelic Music Explosion series. The conversation will take place in English in the foyer of the Schiffbau. Meze is included in the price, raki must be paid for separately.

Kit Sebastian

London-based duo Kit Sebastian (aka Kit Martin and Merve Erdem) captivate their audiences with moments of pure pop bliss, timeless nostalgia and seductive complexity. Their unique sounds weave a psychedelic tapestry of global influences, vintage synths and melancholy élan from the beaches of Bahia to the streets of Istanbul and Paris. A joyous expression of vibrant grooves and sophisticated lyricism that transcends boundaries, borders and social-cultural preconceptions. Their latest album “New Internationale” was released in Sept 2024 via Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder record label and it served as a neat summary of the sounds and styles that have long tantalised the duo—French pop and Anatolian psych, vintage Tropicália and early rock ’n’ roll, with breezes of soul and prog blowing through the open windows of the pair’s collective imagination.

Kornelia (Ladies on Records)

Afterparty

Kornelia Binicewicz is a Polish-born DJ, record collector and founder of the Ladies on Records project. She travels the world in search of obscure and captivating music, creating energetic DJ sets.

Floor Tom

Von der Kinoleinwand in den Tanzsaal

IOIC, Filmpodium & Moods present

The workshop builds a bridge from historical film scenes to physical movement. The dance styles of authentic jazz and whacking will be explored using selected silent film clips. Popular jazz dances such as the Charleston, Cakewalk and Texas Tommy, which once triggered veritable dance waves, will be learned, as will the distinctive poses and attitudes of the silent film actors who inspired the whacking dance style. For experienced dancers &amp; dance enthusiasts | Number of participants: 20-30 people The dance workshop will be led by Alessandra Hitz and Paula Guzman. Admission is free, but registration is requested: alessandra.hitz(at)gmail.com

«Fatal Footsteps» & «Sur un air de Charleston» vertont von Constanza Pellicci & Steve Buchanan

IOIC, Filmpodium & Moods present

The prime example of a contagious dance from the Roaring Twenties that played a significant role in the emergence of youth culture is the Charleston. The Charleston dance craze was a phenomenon that sent young people into boundless euphoria and older generations into fear and terror. We are showing two short films and a feature film that deal with the Charleston craze in a humorous way. In ‘Fatal Footsteps’, comedian Charley Bowers plays, as he almost always does, a young man with a monomania, this time his determination to win a dance competition. He practises obsessively, drawing elaborate dance diagrams on the floor, but his style looks less like Charleston and more like a St Vitus&#x27; dance. Sur un air de Charleston by French director Jean Renoir is a surreal, erotic satire in which the world is turned upside down and a local white girl in run-down Paris teaches a futuristic African ethnologist how to dance the Charleston. The two short films are set to music by Argentine singer and dancer Constanza Pellicci and American singer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Buchanan, using an instrument developed by Buchanan that allows music and dance to interact, combining rhythms live while tap dancing to the samples in real time. The body is used as a sequencer, interacting and adapting the beat to the sample tracks. The result is an extraordinary experience between movement and sound that effortlessly transcends the boundaries between music and dance itself.

«Skinner’s Dress Suit» vertont von Camila Nebbia, John Edwards, Hamid Drake

In the newly restored feature film Skinner&#x27;s Dress Suit, the protagonist Skinner has a lowly job that doesn&#x27;t quite match the image his adoring wife has of him. This exuberant comedy about domestic customs from a bygone era, when husbands went to work and wives went shopping, is nevertheless a delight, thanks in particular to the stars Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante and the motif of infectious dancing that runs throughout the film. In the film&#x27;s highlight, the two cause a sensation at an elegant soirée with the latest dance craze, the Savannah Shuffle... For the first time, three international greats of jazz and free improvisation come together in a trio for the feature film: Argentine saxophonist Camila Nebbia, described by Jazz.pt magazine as ‘one of the most important saxophonists of our time’; British double bassist John Edwards, one of the most sought-after bassists around; and American drummer and percussionist Hamid Drake, who incorporates Afro-Cuban, Indian and African percussion instruments and influences into his drumming and has worked with numerous jazz greats such as trumpeter Don Cherry, pianist Herbie Hancock, saxophonist Pharoah Sanders and bassist William Parker. If you&#x27;re not afraid of these infectious dances, we recommend attending the afternoon dance workshop led by Alessandra Hitz and then hitting the dance floor after the silent film programme to show off the moves you&#x27;ve learned to the music of DJ Robin. The event is being held in collaboration with the Zurich Silent Film Festival, which is organised by Filmpodium and the IOIC – Institute of Incoherent Cinematography.

Elec. Tap Dance

Voodoo Trio

Michael Bucher, Patrick Sommer, Lionel Friedli

With his latest coup, guitarist Michael Bucher stirs up big emotions and dangerous grooves. The Voodoo Trio is behind it all. With this new lineup, Bucher moves hypnotically between rhythmic conciseness and grandiose clouds of sound; between urgency and looseness; and between speed and emphasis. The focus is on the simultaneity of accessibility and depth, as well as spontaneity and awareness of form. Alongside Bucher are the two Voodoo magicians, Patrick Sommer (bass) and Lionel Friedli (drums), who also work their magic. Together, they impress with their exuberant joy of playing, rousing groove euphoria, and interactive energy. They don&#x27;t get bogged down in their improvisations but instead arrive at sensible ideas without unnecessary banter. Bucher has composed a varied repertoire for this group, characterized by an absence of nerdy over-complexity. The Voodoo Trio sparks enthusiasm wherever jazz lives and thrives. In other words, they engage in a wide-awake and independent dialogue with tradition. The Voodoo Trio has something to say and does so in a language anyone who loves jazz can understand.

Dumama

Kay Zhang – ANCESTRAL ROOTS

South African musician, sonic poet, and cultural researcher Gugulethu Duma (aka Dumama) criticizes and deconstructs archaic modes of representation of South African sonic and performance culture. As a storyteller and lyricist she weaves together childhood songs, stories and personal memories with electronic hues and gestures, experimenting with the divide between traditional oral culture and futuristic, globally oriented poetics in her embodiment of an African technological consciousness. For her performances and recordings, she predominantly works with voice, uHadi (a traditional Xhosa bow instrument), live vocal effected loops, processors, field recordings and distortions. This event was co-curated by Tracy September. Tracy September is a musician, performer, and music researcher born in South Africa and based in Zürich. Drawing from jazz, traditional Xhosa singing, and electronic experimentation, her work explores memory, spirit, and protest through improvisation. Tracy weaves voice, electronics, texts, archives, and field recordings into storytelling rooted in ritual and community. She also composes for film, theatre, and dance, performs with the band Black Pitch, and DJs under the alias youngseptember. ANCESTRAL ROOTS invites people to a celebration that honors heritage and culture, living in and through the diaspora, and third culture identities through sound, storytelling or chanting, making the invitation wide, vibrant and inclusive.

Mark Guiliana plays MARK

Ever since the first day he picked up a pair of drumsticks, Mark Guiliana has been instinctively exploring and absorbing the music and rhythms that have been ever-present in his life. Fast forward to the present day and he has earned a formidable reputation as a world-class drummer, composer and thinker at the forefront of contemporary jazz and beyond. Guiliana’s artistry defies convention, weaving together a musical output beyond jazz with the ultimate goal of creating compelling musical narratives. Guiliana’s new album “MARK”, represents an introspective voyage into his creative depths. On the record, Mark performs solo on a wide array of devices; you can hear his quintessential grooves intermixed with intriguing percussive soundscapes, sublime tapestries of synthesisers and fragments of spoken word. “MARK” is an album that peels back the layers of Guiliana’s experiences, reflections, and the wisdom gleaned from a life immersed in music. It transcends genres and defies categorisation, floating in the boundless space of pure expression. Through music and through life, Mark looks into the mirror and asks eternal questions of identity and growth: who am I, where am I going and what do I stand for?

Zurich Jazz Orchestra playing Rob McConnell

Rob McConnell (1935–2010) was a Canadian trombonist, composer, and arranger. He is best known for founding and leading the Grammy Award-winning big band The Boss Brass from 1967 to 1999. Rob McConnell&#x27;s big band music is firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, but offers clever interpretations of well-known jazz standards, challenging ensemble passages (for the musicians) and exciting ones (for the audience), as well as plenty of space for the orchestra&#x27;s soloists. Other hallmarks of Rob McConnell&#x27;s music are the expanded instrumentation (eleven brass instruments, including two French horns) and the subtle humor that runs through all his compositions. Ed Partyka met Rob in 1989, and the two remained in contact until Rob McConnell&#x27;s death. Partyka recalls: “He was an incredibly warm and funny person, which you can also hear in his compositions. In my opinion, he was also an underrated soloist on the valve trombone, surpassed in expression and virtuosity only by Bob Brookmeyer.”

Leitung

Baritone Saxophone

Horn (Cornet)

The Last Show: Lilly Martin's Farewell to the Stage

Passionate blues and soul are Lilly Martin&#x27;s trademark. A native New Yorker from a family of Cuban artists, she has lived in Switzerland for years, shaping the local blues scene all the while. She has played at all the country&#x27;s renowned blues and jazz festivals, released several successful solo albums, and won a Swiss Blues Award in 2020. But now it&#x27;s time to call it a day: Martin is saying goodbye to the stage. She has chosen Moods for her final performance, which is a great honour for us. Together with her band, she will perform her urban blues and soul, characterised by the musical diversity of her origins, one last time. This is a live finale not to be missed.

Les Reines Prochaines

Opening Act

The Reines&#x27; concert program includes songs from their current album Scissor*hood, performative numbers and typographic projections from their in-house video kitchen. They tailor the world for themselves! Scissors stand for skill and zest for action, for independent, self-determined work and life. Scissors are needed for this, because they are the tools for making things yourself. Scissor*hood means sisterhood with scissors and scissor*hood means doing things together and knowing how.

BIG ZIS & BIG HUG EXPERIENCE

Album Release «Big Hug»

With Big Hug, the Swiss rap icon BIG ZIS is releasing a collaborative music project. Building on the previous album «B:I:G - Bitte in Gross» (2024), a new, independent but collaborative work was created in close collaboration with over 23 artists from different generations and scenes. Retrospective and visionary, the album combines rap, pop, punk, doom metal and even noise, breaking down any genre boundaries and thus making visible a polyphonic, resistant network of formative Tinfas* of the Swiss music scene. The DIY of BIG ZIS is contrasted with the Do-it-Together (DIT) of the Future. New forms of a resistant but pluralistic language for Swiss music will be tested. With orchestras and icons such as Radon, Les Reines Prochaines, Eto*, Fatima Moumouni, Ester Poly, Jessica Jurassica (and many more), the Moods stage will be stormed. It&#x27;s Takeover Time, It&#x27;s BIG HUG Time! Zurich rapper Big Zis has been shaking up the male-dominated Swiss rap game since the late 90s with her clever lyrics, funny punchlines and provocative attitude. She has recorded several albums, made an award-winning music video, performed on pretty much every Swiss stage from antifademo to high culture institutions and won the 2020 Swiss Music Prize and the 2021 Zurich Art Prize. Musically, she combines hip-hop with jazz, punk and improvisation in an eloquent yet danceable rebellion against long-outdated social norms and the patriarchal order, delivering an urgent, clever, humorous and provocative work that is unique in the Swiss music landscape.

DJ Grrrl in the Garage

Growing up in industrial Sheffield in the north of England, with Indian and Styrian parents. That&#x27;s where the mix began. She spent the 90s in Liverpool and Berlin, in basements, backyards and on rooftops. Crossfade. And ended up in the Alps in the noughties. That&#x27;s how you have to imagine it musically. Or subcultural; and queer. “Phew, it&#x27;s all mixed up, but I think you&#x27;ll like it!”

DJ Scarlett

Since 2010, Scarlett has been bringing voices to life that are rarely heard in the party business for power-structural reasons - predominantly the voices of women, queers and trans people who play beyond the hegemonic soundtrack. Although she is at home in a wide variety of sonorous milieus, she is primarily guided by the versatile forms of expression of rap. Rap becomes less a genre than a resonating entanglement that connects voices and creates empowering alliances. Scarlett sees herself as a mediating curator of DJ sets, who prefers to perform in places where music is not only perceived, but also experienced as political and poetic material. Her work oscillates between archive, stage and experimental arrangement - in which marginalized perspectives not only become audible, but claim space.

Chip Wickham

Chip Wickham is a crossover artist between club culture and jazz, influenced by early collaborations with The Pharcyde, Nightmares on Wax and Matthew Halsall. His music thrives on emotional clarity, playful openness and stylistic diversity - carried by flute, saxophone and a top-class ensemble from the British jazz scene. At Moods, Wickham presents his new album The Eternal Now (2025, Gondwana Records), a homage to the creative moment beyond time - a journey into new sonic spaces with borrowings from Lonnie Liston Smith or David Axelrod. Co-produced by Matthew Halsall, it is Wickham&#x27;s most experimental work to date - an album that impresses with its playfulness, emotional depth and musical breadth.

Espuma Antigua

Espuma Antigua — the “ancient foam” — rises from the depths of the sea, bringing old music back to the shores of the present, carried by wind and salt to the ears of today. The quartet, led by Geneva-based musician Flora Ageron, aims to create a dialogue between past and present — blending them into an electronic yet gentle cocktail. Their first album, Spleen Baroque, released in October 2021, was dedicated to forgotten women composers of the 17th century. Their new album, Continuo, is a tribute to the Earth and to traditional culture — to repetitive, enchanting melodies that unfold like endless stories told on summer nights under a starlit sky. Espuma Antigua delves into the Baroque repertoire, uncovering hidden treasures and bringing them to life in unexpected places. The group has performed at the Cully Jazz Festival, La Cité, Lavaux Classic, Jazz au Peuple, and at the Alhambra in Geneva as part of the Festival de la Bâtie.

Sara El Hachimi Quintet

Sara El Hachimi’s music combines elements of jazz and singer-songwriter traditions and is characterized by a spirit of experimentation. Inspired by artists such as Samora Pinderhughes, Saya Gray, Esperanza Spalding, and Wayne Shorter, her work centers on expression, honesty, and reflection. The pieces process emotions and experiences through music and lyrics. With floating melodies, pulsating rhythms, and an understated groundedness, the quintet creates a warm, intimate sound that touches the listener and leaves room for discovery. The ensemble — consisting of vocals, alto and tenor saxophone, piano, synthesizer, bass, and drums — offers an authentic, poetic soundscape that seeks to heal and connect. Sara El Hachimi recognizes in music the power of communication — one that supports both ourselves and one another. Her compositions are philosophical, inviting, and never didactic, which lends them their particular authenticity. The quintet invites listeners to be present in the moment — human, aware, and close. Her music is an expression of genuineness and emotional depth that moves the audience and inspires reflection.

Tuesday Jam @ JazzBaragge

Marc Ribot Solo

«Map of a Blue City»

Considered one of the most creative guitarists of our time, Marc Ribot has worked with greats such as Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, and John Zorn, among others. He is now coming to Moods with an album he has been working on for nearly 30 years. It&#x27;s called Map of a Blue City. On the album, Ribot reflects on the meaning of being lost — not only the confusion and fear, but also the excitement of unimagined possibilities. His story itself is a strange map full of false starts, dead ends, and wrong turns. The album gracefully carries the weight of his story, featuring recordings from nearly half his life and reflecting on how he arrived at this particular moment. However, Ribot also strikes new notes on it — literally. This is the first album on which his plaintive, wise voice is featured prominently throughout. Different traditions collide: roots, bossa nova, no wave, noise, free jazz, and genre-defying sounds become one. Ribot displays his imaginative playing, delivering what is perhaps his definitive statement as an instrumentalist, songwriter, and singer.

Dub Spencer & Trance Hill

SYNCHRONOS Tour – Live in Dub Surround – Mixed by Umberto Echo

The name says it all: Dub Spencer &amp; Trance Hill catapult hand-played dub into galactic spheres. The four musicians chase basses through delay universes, ignite flashes of organ and guitar and unleash a world of sound on stage that hypnotizes and enthrals. Ever since their legendary session with the Godfather of Dub, Lee Scratch Perry, they have stood for uncompromising Dub-Sound - driving, futuristic and with a live energy that is second to none. Over 400 concerts from Portugal to Estonia have cemented their reputation as one of the best dub live bands in Europe. Drummer Julian Dillier delivers beats with the precision of a Swiss chronometer, while bassist Masi Stalder lays down vibrating low-pressure waves. Keyboard and effects virtuoso Philipp Greter screws echo spirals into the room that knot every brain, and Michael Bucher fires guitar riffs over the crowd like laser beams. At the controls, sound alchemist Umberto Echo condenses the action into a 360° mix that hits from all directions. Their remixes? A fusion of playfulness and acoustic care - refined by collaborations with British electro icons Gaudi, Tim Bran (London Grammar) and Youth (The Orb) or the Swiss duo Yello - an upgrade with depth. The new album Synchronos will be released in fall 2025, accompanied by an extensive club tour through Central Europe. Cell phone off, brain free - the bass takes over.

Le 7è ciel – Citytunes Zürich

Severin Prothmann, who today spins under the name Le 7è ciel, was a resident at the &quot;Club Aera&quot; (Zurich) as well as at the &quot;Different Bar&quot; (Bern) from 1991 on. His bookings led him from there over a multitude of locations in Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Lucerne, Basel, Bern and Zurich to Berlin. Since 1993 he produces electronic music under the label Zoul Guru Rec. and together with his wife Maria he is organizer and promoter of Citytunes in Zurich since 2012. He initially found his love for music through a classical education on clarinet, bass clarinet as well as saxophone and continued as a DJ from the age of 13. Initially, mainly funk, disco and jazz landed on Sevi&#x27;s turntables before he was among the first in Switzerland to adopt hip hop. His commitment to this culture culminated in the opening of the legendary &quot;Beat Bunker&quot;, Switzerland&#x27;s first permanent rap club in Zurich North. His path as a DJ then led from rap to acid jazz to electronic music.

Electronics

Sounddesign

CV Vision

On his sixth studio album, CV Vision unleashes the beast. On Release the Beast, he strikes the perfect balance between psych rock, Detroit techno, distorted synthesizers, black metal, and library music — and he has found it. The album explores different genres, showcasing the musical spectrum of CV Vision. You can hear it all, from fuzzed-out backbeats and psychedelic progressions to sweet harmonies, raw magnetic noise, and a krautrock twist. Despite its diverse mix of sounds and styles, &quot;Release the Beast&quot; has a common thread running through it. It is also a return to a rougher sound. To achieve this sound, CV Vision reached into his bag of tricks: I dug out my two broken tape recorders and patched them up like Frankenstein. The tape recorder is what holds it all together — there are different styles of music, but the tape recorder brings it all together sonically.

Embryo

Embryo&#x27;s sound is characterized by odd rhythms, psychedelic sound structures, improvisations in the moment, and hypnotic grooves accompanied by spontaneous poetry. This unique international music collective from Munich has been around since 1969 and has played with Mal Waldron, Okay Temiz, Fela Kuti, Charlie Mariano, and many others. The collective transcends not only genres and borders but also generations. Since 2015, Marja Burchard, the daughter of the band&#x27;s founder, Christian Burchard, has led the group in which she grew up. Since then, Embryo has continued with her, always searching for new sounds, rhythms, and ideas from those who think differently. The spirit of the &#x27;70s, Embryo&#x27;s founding era, still resonates, brought into the present by the current lineup. It&#x27;s as if eternity resonates in their music.

Hing

Hing is the pseudonym of a Zurich-based music collector and cultural worker. He is involved in ephemeral projects and is active in the non-commercial cultural association &quot;Zentralwäscherei&quot; in Zurich. He also hosts the show &quot;Domestic Mind Wandering&quot; on Düsseldorf&#x27;s Callshopradio.

Synthesizer

Andrea Kirchhofer & Irina Ungureanu

Andrea Kirchhofer

Singing violinist Andrea Kirchhofer and violin-playing singer Irina Ungureanu celebrate the premiere of their musical adventure as a duo. Keen to explore new territory and experiment with language, they create a new soundscape with two violins and two voices, Swiss German and English lyrics, and the occasional interjection of electric guitar. With a minimalist setup, the two musicians lead us into a colourful and melancholic sonic universe full of shrill miniatures, pictorial and slightly bizarre lyrics, fragments of text and an untamed variety of violin sounds. The limited range of the violins and voices calls for unusual arrangements, opening doors to rare sound worlds in the process. Irina Ungureanu, who has a background in contemporary and Romanian folk music, has recently started writing her own Swiss German songs for the duo with Anna Trauffer, &quot;Pelz&quot;, and for &quot;Bondar&quot;. Andrea Kirchhofer&#x27;s combination of voice and violin continues a path she explored until 2018 with her quartet/trio Atrium. The two musicians come together through their play with language and their experiences with musical theatre and new folk music. Since 2024, they have been performing together on stage with the Romansh and Romanian songs of the quintet SORAS.

Composition

E-Gitarre

Brandee Younger Trio

A fearless and versatile talent, harpist Brandee Younger defies genres and labels as a classically-trained musician playing in the avant-garde tradition of her sonically forward predecessors Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. Younger delivers a consistently fresh take on the ancient instrument as an educator, concert curator, performer and leader of the Brandee Younger Quartet. Most recently, Younger released an album on the Chicago based label International Anthem together with her partner Dezron Douglas, called Force Majeure, followed by her 2021 debut on the legendary Impulse! Label - Somewhere Different. 2023 saw her releasing her second Impulse! album Brand New Life. Younger returns to Moods with her newest release Gadabout Season, accompanied by the formidable Rashaan Carter and Allan Mednard.

Harp

Jubiläumsjam 

The Voice Laboratory – Vernissage & Performance

Dalia Donadio

«The Voice Laboratory» performance: an opening night, a performed exhibition catalogue, first encounters. Exploring questions about voice and language in a hybrid format between lecture performance and concert, topics covered include art song, song culture, mythology, poetry, sound formation, language development and extended voice practices. «The Voice Laboratory» Exhibition by Dalia Donadio in collaboration with: Lilly Johanna Coenen, Jela Hasler, i.AM-Lab, Isabell Klara, Tobias Meier, Christoph Oeschger, Andri Schatz, Lena Schmid, Anne-Catherine Studer, Andreas Wüthrich, Dr. Salome Zwicky (SingStimm Zentrum Zürich) --- In «The Voice Laboratory», singer Dalia Donadio explores the human voice as a cultural, social, and energetic phenomenon. Taking a circular approach to a phenomenon that eludes definitive capture, the focus is on an experimental exploration of what voice could be. «The Voice Laboratory» is a vessel for intensive craftsmanship, with a particular focus on the intersection between scientific voice physiology research and personal sound work experience. Moving beyond feel-good rhetoric and esoteric idealisation, the voice is examined, transformed and celebrated in all its complexity. Through collaboration with musicians and artists specialising in performance, photography, film and digital art, among others, Dalia Donadio creates an exhibition, as well as performances, workshops, and concerts. Concert location: Galerie la_cápsula, Anwandstrasse 9, 8004 Zürich

Kontrabass

AS IN PLASTIC

As diverse as its members are, so is the sound of the Lucerne-based band AS IN PLASTIC: music that at times scratches like straw, and at others recalls velvety summer evenings. Earthy riffs and polyrhythmic playfulness meet dub-infused basslines and atmospheric textures to dance together amid psychedelic soundscapes. AS IN PLASTIC toys with the audience’s expectations, surprising them with sharp contrasts, Swiss-German spoken word, and reflective, fragile moments. AS IN PLASTIC is a collective — creating together, finding connection, being in the moment. Music serves as an outlet for emotion: What can we achieve together? United by the joy of making music together — pleasure as a political statement, radiating energy and hope for a better future.

The Voice Laboratory – Ausstellung

«The Voice Laboratory» Exhibition by Dalia Donadio in collaboration with: Lilly Johanna Coenen, Jela Hasler, i.AM-Lab, Isabell Klara, Tobias Meier, Christoph Oeschger, Andri Schatz, Lena Schmid, Anne-Catherine Studer, Andreas Wüthrich, Dr. Salome Zwicky (SingStimm Zentrum Zürich) --- In «The Voice Laboratory», singer Dalia Donadio explores the human voice as a cultural, social, and energetic phenomenon. Taking a circular approach to a phenomenon that eludes definitive capture, the focus is on an experimental exploration of what voice could be. «The Voice Laboratory» is a vessel for intensive craftsmanship, with a particular focus on the intersection between scientific voice physiology research and personal sound work experience. Moving beyond feel-good rhetoric and esoteric idealisation, the voice is examined, transformed and celebrated in all its complexity. Through collaboration with musicians and artists specialising in performance, photography, film and digital art, among others, Dalia Donadio creates an exhibition, as well as performances, workshops, and concerts. Concert location: Galerie la_cápsula, Anwandstrasse 9, 8004 Zürich

Jazzbois

Jazzbois is a jazz-hiphop fusion trio from Budapest, Hungary. Their debut album &quot;Jazzbois Goes Blunt&quot; had a strong impact on both the jazz and hip-hop scene, creating a unique psychedelic flavoured fusion that shacked the bones of jazz- and beat-lovers alike. Their latest album „Still Blunted“ came after performing at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival in 2024. The trio then sold out venues around Europe (including the Jazz Cafe London) on their headline tour in the autumn of 2024. Their 2025 agenda included festivals like the Montreal Jazz Festival and Cross the Tracks Festival in London. Their 2025 EU tour, named “Tour of Hope” had them headlining London’s cultic venue, The Village Underground amongst shows all over Europe.

The Voice Laboratory – Workshop & Ausstellung

Workshop lead by Isabell Klara and Dalia Donadio Limited number of participants. Registration required by email to donadiodalia@gmail.com This workshop from «The Voice Laboratory» offers participants the opportunity to gain anatomical and physiological insight into the laryngeal system, as well as expanding their perception of their own voice. Through individual and collective exploration, you will deepen your understanding of singing as a whole-body phenomenon. This workshop takes place in the exhibition space and is open to anyone interested in the voice, including beginners, advanced learners, professional singers, speakers and curious individuals. No preparation is necessary. Isabell Klara and Dalia Donadio are graduates of the Lichtenberg course in applied voice physiology. Drawing on this approach, they have developed a shared artistic and educational practice that explores the relationship between scientific findings and personal experiences of the voice phenomenon. «The Voice Laboratory» Exhibition by Dalia Donadio in collaboration with: Lilly Johanna Coenen, Jela Hasler, i.AM-Lab, Isabell Klara, Tobias Meier, Christoph Oeschger, Andri Schatz, Lena Schmid, Anne-Catherine Studer, Andreas Wüthrich, Dr. Salome Zwicky (SingStimm Zentrum Zürich) --- In «The Voice Laboratory», singer Dalia Donadio explores the human voice as a cultural, social, and energetic phenomenon. Taking a circular approach to a phenomenon that eludes definitive capture, the focus is on an experimental exploration of what voice could be. «The Voice Laboratory» is a vessel for intensive craftsmanship, with a particular focus on the intersection between scientific voice physiology research and personal sound work experience. Moving beyond feel-good rhetoric and esoteric idealisation, the voice is examined, transformed and celebrated in all its complexity. Through collaboration with musicians and artists specialising in performance, photography, film and digital art, among others, Dalia Donadio creates an exhibition, as well as performances, workshops, and concerts. Concert location: Galerie la_cápsula, Anwandstrasse 9, 8004 Zürich

Mandé Sila für Familien

Habib Koité, Lamine Cissokho, Aly Keïta, Mama Koné

Habib Koité is one of the great stars of world music. With charisma and skill, he brings the rich musical culture of Mali to a wide audience. His guitar style, inspired by the ngoni lute, combines fine playing with rhythmic drumming and characterizes his special sound. His songs tell of everyday life, history and society in Mali - deeply rooted, but open to the world. His new project is called Mandé Sila - an acoustic quartet that celebrates the diversity of West African musical cultures. Habib Koité is accompanied by three virtuoso artists: the balafon master Aly Keïta (Ivory Coast), the kora player Lamine Cissokho (Senegal), who comes from a famous griot family, and his long-time percussionist Mama Koné (Mali). Together they celebrate the Mandé Sila, the musical path of the Manding empire, which unites the languages, cultures and musical diversity of West Africa. Mandé Sila is not just a musical project, but a moment of cultural encounter and harmony between the artists. The repertoire consists of original compositions that come to life through the mastery of traditional instruments and the fusion of different styles - from West African rhythms to oriental and jazzy influences.

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