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Moods Carte Blanche: Auf diese Künstler*innen freuen wir uns

The "Moods Carte Blanche" is a free pass for musicians. Six selected artists are given the opportunity to realise their projects. We now know who will be surprising us in the upcoming season.

With a moustache and swagger

With his colourful, feel-good music, Magnifico fills halls and stadiums. At the same time, the Slovenian singer challenges stereotypes, calling for respect and empathy.

Dani's tips for May

I am particularly looking forward to these musical splashes of color in May.

Eddie Henderson: an extraordinary genius

Some aspire to become professional musicians, while others dedicate themselves to sport or pursue a career in medicine. It's almost impossible to achieve all of these things in one lifetime. But Eddie Henderson proves that it is possible.

Sustainability at Moods: the analysis

Moods was commissioned by the city of Zurich to carry out a climate assessment. Now we know how big our footprint is - and where we can start.

Carte Blanche: Tillmann Ostendarp

For his second Carte Blanche evening, Tillmann Ostendarp puts an extraordinary large ensemble on stage.

Justina Lee Brown: Africa calling!

With a new band and a new album, Justina Lee Brown is ready to take off after her break to have a baby. With Echoes of Home, the two-time Swiss Blues Award winner returns to her beginnings.

Dominique Fils-Aimé: Striving for freedom

Canadian singer Dominique Fils-Aimé likes to work in trilogies. Now "My World Is the Sun" is being released as the second part of her second triptych.

From the Scene: Christian Zemp on gut feelings, decisions and their consequences

In the "From the Scene" format, musicians from the Moods universe share their stories. In the current edition, Christian Zemp from Sc'ööf discusses the most significant decisions he has made.

"Our job is to get people moving"

The Brazilian Carnival embodies pure joie de vivre. But what makes it so fascinating? We asked the leaders of the Zurich percussion group Borumbaia.

Meshell Ndegeocello: Of Soul Mates and Battle Zones

In her latest masterpiece, "No More Water", Meshell Ndegeocello honours the legacy of James Baldwin, transforming it into a powerful commentary on social change and resistance.

25 years of JazzBaragge: A home for the moment

The JazzBaragge has long been a fixture in the Moods program. Every Wednesday, the scene meets there to jam together. This year, the format is celebrating its 25th birthday.

Providing a platform for tomorrow's jazz

It can be difficult for young Swiss jazz groups to find performance opportunities and raise their profile. Suisse Diagonales Jazz is here to help!

From the scene: Michèle Fella talks about her approach to music

In the "From the Scene" format, musicians from the Moods cosmos have their say. In the current edition, Michèle Fella from AS IN PLASTIC talks about her approach to music.

Lilly Martin's last show: "Letting go is never easy, but it feels right now"

Lilly Martin is bidding farewell to the stage for good at Moods. We spoke to her about this emotional evening, the beautiful musical performances, and the process of letting go.

From the Scene: Claude Meier talks about Garn

In the "From the Scene" format, musicians from the Moods cosmos have their say. In the current issue, Claude Meier talks about his compositional work with Garn.

Music for the family: concerts for hopping and quacking

An increasing number of clubs are now offering concerts specifically designed for families with children and even babies. Experience shows that this is a worthwhile endeavour.

Jowee Omicil: "There is only one first time"

Jowee Omicil will present his latest work live for the first time at Moods. We spoke with him about this exciting occasion.

Only the best for your loved ones: give the gift of music

Make your loved ones happy by giving the gift of musical experiences