Singer and composer Simone Santos has been active on the Swiss music scene for many years. Her artistic work combines Brazilian musicality with a clear, personal style of expression that unfolds in her own projects, compositions, and select concert formats. Her voice is at the heart of her work – warm, narrative, and marked by a deep sensitivity to human emotions. As part of various ensembles – including the Santos Quartet, Gafieira Alpina, and Jazz Via Brasil – she has brought Brazilian music to numerous regions of Switzerland and across Europe. She has performed at venues such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Sziget Festival in Budapest, SOB’s in New York, and the Global Cuba Fest in Miami.

With the release of her five most recent singles – four original compositions performed as a duo with Jodok Hess and a tribute to Guinga – a musical chapter that had long lain dormant within her is now unfolding. The recordings were made beginning in 2010 as part of the now-disbanded Santos Quartet and were completed in 2023. It is a kind of artistic archaeology: unearthing old traces, rediscovering fragments of sound, and gently continuing a story that speaks of inner movement, depth, and those bright, simple moments that shape life.

At Moods, Simone Santos presents these five songs – not merely as a release, but as a vivid retelling of their creation. The concert becomes both a retrospective and a new beginning: music that has matured over many years finds its place in the present. The audience is invited to journey through emotional landscapes – through depth, stillness, joy, and lightness, which continue to resonate in each of these pieces.

Based in Basel, Banda do Sururu brings the vibrant spirit of Brazilian music to the stage through groove-driven arrangements, improvisation, and an infectious rhythmic energy.

Inspired by the atmosphere of Brazilian dance gatherings, the band creates performances that invite audiences both to listen and to move. The repertoire features creative interpretations of songs by renowned Brazilian composers such as Djavan, Tania Maria, Edu Lobo, João Nogueira and Chico Buarque, alongside original compositions by the group.

By combining tradition with contemporary improvisation, the band creates a fresh and dynamic sound rooted in Brazilian musical culture. Since its creation, the project has quickly gained attention in the live music scene of Basel, becoming a lively presence in the city's nightlife.