The Voice Laboratory – Konzert

Dalia Donadio

In the «Voice Laboratory» concert, the three singers Dalia Donadio, Laura Kull and Lena Kiepenheuercome together to showcase the defining features of their vocal work, including melodies, lyrics and fragments. Quotations stand alongside vocalisations and spoken narratives alongside melismatic loops. The voice takes on different roles: it is a reflective authority, an echo, a high priestess and an improvised draft. Alongside musicians Moreno Donadio, Marc Méan, Tobias Meier and Jonas Ruther, they create a collage of their own and collective memories. --- 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.

Vocals

Guitar

Electronics

Saxophon

Synthesizer

Piano

Drum Kit

Marta Pereira da Costa

Portugal: nova geração

Marta Pereira da Costa is an instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader who masterfully plays the Portuguese guitar. She broke tradition in a field historically dominated by men, becoming the first woman to play the Portuguese guitar professionally in Fado. In 2014, she received the Instrumentalist Award from the Amália Rodrigues Foundation, and in 2016, she released her self-titled debut album with Warner Music Portugal, featuring renowned artists such as Rui Veloso, Dulce Pontes, Camané, Richard Bona, and Tara Tiba. Since then, she has performed on prestigious stages including the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Center, and her Tiny Desk NPR (2023) performance has surpassed one million views. More recently, she was honored with the Voz do Operário Composition Award (2024) and the Best Instrumental Award at the IPMA Awards (2025). Throughout her career, Marta has taken her music across five continents, performing in countries such as Australia, Brazil, the United States, China, India, Indonesia, Spain, France among many others—establishing herself as one of the leading ambassadors of Portuguese sound worldwide. Her current project transcends borders, presenting the Portuguese guitar as a voice that travels through the traditional sounds of Fado and Portuguese music while also exploring new musical landscapes such as jazz, Cape Verdean morna, Brazilian choro, and world music. Performing in trio format, Marta will be joined by João José Pita Junior on seven-string guitar and Carlos Miguel Antunes on percussion. Together, they will perform pieces from her new album Sem Palavras, such as Verdes Anos, Summertime, Dia de Feira as well as from her debut album (Terra, Encontro, and Fado Lopes). The audience will be invited on a journey of sounds and emotions, where the Portuguese guitar takes center stage—guided by Marta’s sensitivity, intensity, and elegance—for a performance that promises to be as powerful as it is unforgettable.

Percussion

Matt Johnson (of Jamiroquai)

«Warrior Princess»

For over two decades, Matt Johnson has been a key member of Jamiroquai, playing keyboards and co-writing most of the band’s material during that time. He also co-produced their last album &quot;Automaton&quot;. He has become legendary among keyboard players for his unique style, blending funk, acid jazz and electronica. He also hosts a popular YouTubechannel dedicated to all things keys which has over 140,000 subscribers. As well as Jamiroquai, Matt has written and performed on many artist’s records including Dizzee Rascal, Duﬀy, Ashanti, Lizzo, Purple Disco Machine, Nolwenn Leroy, Lucky Daye, Newton Faulkner and many more. In 2025, Matt joined the prestigious Parisian Label Naïve to release his 2nd Solo album &quot;Warrior Princess&quot;, a gorgeous retro sounding record inspired by the modern activisit and heroine Greta Thunberg. Blending 70s funk, cosmic jazz and raw soul, the album features prestigious musicians including Jeﬀ Lorber, Cory Wong and Will Lee.

Keyboards

Bass

Alabaster DePlume

Musician and spoken word poet Alabaster DePlume knows how to use words as skillfully as the dreamy melodies of his saxophone. On his latest album, “A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole” (2025), the Mancunian reflects on healing, dignity, and struggle. He remains true to his unmistakable sound of Ethio-jazz and ghostly melodies, with his vibrato-laced saxophone winding its way around his philosophical lyrics. Fearlessly absurd and with genuine, openly expressed emotions. That&#x27;s how the music sounds on his album, but what you hear live is something you only find out on the evening itself: anyone who has already experienced Alabaster DePlume at Moods in 2022 knows about his particularly spontaneous live shows and how the concert hall fills with humanity, sensitivity, and love in an instant.

Sampler

Violin

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

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.

Louis Matute Large Ensemble

«Dolce Vita»

Louis Matute grew up in Geneva. However, the Latin American touch hinted at in his name has accompanied him throughout his life. His travels have taken him to Spain, Cuba, Costa Rica, Honduras and most recently to Brazil, where he completed &quot;Dolce Vita&quot; with the voices of Joyce Moreno and Dora Morelenbaum. The new tracks on the new album shine thanks to Nathan Vandenbulcke&#x27;s outstanding drumming, Zacharie Ksyk&#x27;s energetic trumpet solos and Léon Phal&#x27;s sensual tenor saxophone solos, supported by double bassist Virgile Rosselet and the enormous versatility of pianist Andrew Audiger. At the same time, one recognises Louis Matute&#x27;s sensitive signature, the touching melodies, the special sound of the trumpet and tenor saxophone, and the guitarist, whose rare solos are all the more effective. Louis Matute is more than just a musician – he is a curious, committed personality whose style is recognisable after just a few bars. Louis Matute and his large ensemble open doors and windows, travel, tell stories, find healing in humanity and resilience – and use this to create music that touches the personal and appeals to the universal. And perhaps we can take &quot;Dolce Vita&quot; quite literally after all?

Trumpet

E-Gitarre

Kontrabass

Samuel Rohrer Solo

As an improvisatory sound pilot, Samuel Rohrer is able to elegantly navigate beats and anti-beats and expands the world of rhythmic functions with his artistic cross-style overall concept to include striking emotional components. Originally coming from acoustic improvised music and since a few years diving into the world of electronic music, he is one of the few defining a world by his own while balancing in between these two. During his 25-year career, the experimental drummer has collaborated with the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Laurie Anderson and Oren Ambarchi, and only now finds himself in the driving seat with his debut record, MUSIC FOR LOVERS. Naturally featuring a wide range of percussive instruments, alongside synths, keyboards and sound effects, the album is a playful mix of jazz ambience and electronics, which pays homage to the minimal techno scene that helped forge Berlin’s club community. Deep, reflective, and equally mesmerising, Rohrer’s debut shares some similarities with Nils Frahm’s work but is still unique. Roher’s debut is a jazz jamboree of moods, feelings and textures made for (music) lovers by a man who loves music – a specatacle and true blessing alike.

Moog

New Regency Orchestra

Spirit Music Society & Moods present

For the past four years, the New Regency Orchestra has been causing a sensation with its powerful twelve-piece horn section and well-rehearsed five-piece rhythm section. The orchestra&#x27;s dancers breathe new energy and arrangements into the heyday of Latin jazz and salsa. The orchestra is the brainchild of artistic director Lex Blondin, who is the man behind the Total Refreshment Centre and the co-founder of the Church of Sound. His longstanding passion for jazz led him to discover the explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms that were popular in 1940s New York thanks to Mario Bauzá, the godfather of Afro-Cuban jazz. This lively music was made for dancing and found a home at the New York Palladium, a place that was crucial to the development of the scene because it was a defining place of freedom and expression. The 18-piece Afro-Cuban jazz big band is one of London&#x27;s most exciting ensembles. It brings the New York of the 1950s to life, featuring the contemporary power and energy of some of London&#x27;s best Latin and jazz musicians. The NRO&#x27;s repertoire reinterprets some of the best pieces from this golden era. They perform pieces by René Hernández and Tito Puente from the early 1950s and salsa by Rafael Labastida and Orlando Marín from the 1970s with fresh London flair.

DJ Hugo Leite & MimoMusic

Warm Up & Afterparty

DJ Hugo Leite is coming to us directly from Portugal and, together with Matthis from MimoMusic, invites you to dance and linger before and after the concert. Both DJs are internationally in demand and perform around the world. We are very happy to have secured them for this evening! Drawing from their extensive collection as well as their own compositions, they will invite dancers to the floor for salsa and mambo. Time to polish your dancing shoes!

Director

Baritone Saxophone

Altsaxophon

Tenorsaxophon

Trombone

Bongos

Congas

Roberto Fonseca & Vincent Segal

Roberto Fonseca and Vincent Segal have both distinguished themselves for years through their ability to transcend genres. Their careers have been a journey through different musical styles, ranging from contemporary music to electro, jazz and world music. Roberto Fonseca made his debut with the Buena Vista Social Club and has never stopped collaborating with artists such as Omara Portuondo, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Ibrahim Maalouf, Fatoumata Diawara, C. Tangana and Damon Albarn, to name but a few. Vincent Ségal, for his part, plays with artists from all walks of life, including Cesaria Evora, Vanessa Paradis, Dick Annegarn, Ballaké Cissoko, Matthieu Chedid and Glenn Ferris, among others, with disconcerting ease. Both have been nominated for prestigious awards such as the Victoires de la Musique and the Grammy Awards. The sensual, swaying dances of La Gran Diversion – Roberto&#x27;s latest project – now invite us to engage in a more intimate dialogue: &quot;This project began with the desire to tell stories and recount experiences. The classical influence is present and most of the themes were worked out in advance, but once in the studio, we let ourselves improvise to capture the moment. It&#x27;s a real pleasure to work with Vincent, his way of creating has no barriers or limits.&quot;  Vincent continues, describing their collaboration as &quot;relaxed but focused at the same time“ and a privilege to be able to listen to each other as well as perform together. After first performing together a long with Mayra Andrade years ago, Roberto and Vincent performed in a duet, helping each other rediscover their instruments and characters. From there, what initially started as a film that calls for music, resulted in music that invites and beckons images into the audience.

Cello

Tillmanns toller Jam im Moods

Tillmanns toller Jam im Moods (duplicate)

Till Ostendarp

The joyful motto of Tillman Ostendarp&#x27;s one-off jam session, which the multi-instrumentalist is organising as part of his Carte Blanche, says it all. Location? Moods. Genre? Party hits. The band? Stars of Zurich&#x27;s music scene and anyone who wants to join in.

Multiinstrumentalist

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

HSLU @ JazzBaragge

Elliot Galvin

The young pianist, Elliot Galvin, accompanied Shabaka Hutchings on his last tour and has collaborated with musicians such as Emma-Jean Thackray and Floating Points. He also has a direct connection to Switzerland through the band Ydivide. He is now performing his latest album, The Ruin, for the first time as a solo artist at Moods. London&#x27;s young creative scene has long been widely recognised as one of the most important trendsetters in contemporary jazz. However, Elliot Galvin represents a more avant-garde branch of that scene. His compositions range from flowing, meandering piano sounds to bleak yet beautiful musical portraits of English landscapes. Elliot Galvin&#x27;s unique piano and synthesiser sounds are complemented by the renowned bassist and singer Ruth Goller, the drummer Sebastian Rochford (of Polar Bear and a Patti Smith collaborator) and the violinist Mandhira de Saram.

Alex Sipiagin Quartet

«Reverberations»

A wave of fresh contemporary jazz is set to arrive in the form of the Alex Sipiagin Quartet — a powerhouse unit led by the renowned trumpeter and flugelhorn player whose sound is as bold as it is refined. With over 20 solo albums to his name, he is celebrated for his razor-sharp precision, rich tone, and a style that’s unmistakably his own. After more than three decades in New York, Sipiagin now resides in Italy, continuing to shape the future of modern jazz. After performing as a featured guest with Christoph Grab in 2024 and Victoria Mozalevskaya in 2025, Sipiagin returns with his own quartet, celebrate the latest realease on Criss Cross Jazz, Reverberations. Along with an international grouping of Dave Kikoski, Makar Novikov and Donald Edwards, their fiery style and immpecable technique are sure to guarantee a concert of rich textures, pulsating rhythms and modern jazz brilliance.

K.O.S Crew Dancehall Mood

Party

Dancehall Mood is the monthly reggae and dancehall party at Moods. Like on every first Saturday of the month, the K.O.S crew will make the Moods club cooking with hot riddims. This promises an evening full of dancehall hits and reggae rarities, perfectly tuned to the respective audience and immaculately presented by the K.O.S crew and their guest.

Mandé Sila

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.

Kora

Balafon

Mandé Sila für Familien

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

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