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Brandy Butler

Try a little tenderness

«Music for healing, for those who need to be reminded of hope.»

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Brandy Butler VocalsTracy September VocalsCelina Bostic VocalsMelissa Laveaux VocalsTBD SaxophonTBD GuitarTBD KeyboardsRodrigo Aravena Bass, DirectorTBD Drum KitNtando Cele Dramaturgy
"Try a little tenderness" is a project that strengthens the vision of a connective and collective society in times of great discord. By focusing on building solidarity, connecting the past with the present, and imagining just and community-led futures through the power of music, the project opens up spaces for people to remember our shared humanity in a collective form, while igniting hope.

Inspired by Nina Simone's powerful 1976 performance in Montreux and her song Four Women, "Try a little tenderness" is a theatrical concert evening that brings together four exceptional Black female vocalists – Brandy Butler, Celina Bostic, Melissa Laveaux, and Tracy September – to explore the complexities and diversity of different experiences through the lens of Black womanhood. Through music and spoken word, rooted in personal and collective experiences, the concert seeks to create a space for reflection, connection, and empowerment.
Honoring the legacy of many Black female singers, truth-tellers, and griots of their time, this concert channels the emotions and struggles of today, offering a platform for shared stories of possibilty. The concert aims to serve as a vessel for comfort, healing, and collectivity.
  • Accessibility

    The lower floor of the club is at ground level and accessible without steps. There is one accessible bathroom which can be used with a Eurokey. The bar is not accessible and is approximately 1.20 metres high. Sensory stimuli: Most concerts are accompanied by moving lights and smoke. For sold-out or well-attended concerts, it is worth arriving early. Are you unable to stand for a long time or do you need other support for your visit? Then get in touch by email or phone: info@moods.ch or 044 276 80 00.

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  • Additional information about the tickets

    Moods members are guaranteed admission to every event until 30 minutes before the concert starts. Only shows with a high demand require a reservation. The corresponding concerts are marked on the website with "Member-Reservation".

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  • How to reach Moods

    Moods is reached via the main entrance of the Schiffbau at Schiffbauplatz. We recommend arriving by public transport (streetcar 4 or 8 / bus 72, 83 or 33 to Schiffbau; S-Bahn to Hardbrücke station and from there approx. 2 minutes on foot). Parking spaces are available under Hardbrücke and in the Pfingstweid-/Hardstrasse parking garage.

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