Kasheme is where Music and People come together. Our vision is to create a culture around conscious listening not only to music but to each other.
A space that invites us all to slow down and enjoy the moment together. Always guided by the healing power of music that connects people beyond borders and cultures.
Tue / Wed 17 – 00
Thu 17 – 02
Fri 17 – 03
Sat 14 – 03
Sun 14 – 00
Mon closed
NO RESERVATIONS
Just come by!
KEEP DANCIN’ | Sat 16/11/24, 2-7pm
Starting this month, we are delighted to introduce weekly listening sessions again on Sunday evenings.
Listening is the active process of receiving and experiencing musical sounds, rythms, and melodies. It involves not just hearing the music, but also understanding and appreciating the intent and emotions behind them, enhancing mood or providing a sense of connection.
Our listening sessions are a wonderful chance to unwind, discover new tunes, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts!
Dive into the world of sound and let the music take you on a journey.
Listening Sessions | every Sunday in Nov & Dec, 7-9pm
Laraaji is an American musician and sonic mystic celebrated for his ethereal, zither-driven ambient soundscapes. He was discovered by Brian Eno in the late ’70s, leading to their iconic collaboration on Ambient 3: Day of Radiance, a cornerstone of the ambient genre. Blending music with spirituality, Laraaji’s work is a harmonious fusion of celestial sounds and transformative practices like laughter meditation and yoga, making him a unique and inspiring figure in modern music.
Join us for a personal get-together with Ambient Master Laraaji, where he will be giving insides into his work and life as a musician. The talk will be followed by his concert two days later at Kunstraum Walcheturm Zürich.
LARAAJI | Mon 04/11/24, 7pm | CHF 15
Every first Saturday of the month, Kasheme becomes a gathering place for musicians and listeners who delight in creating music together in an intimate and safe space!
Hosted by Liza, Josi & Anthony, A-live Jam invites everyone who loves being fully present with their instrument to come tune in and get into flow with other players. And all the live music lovers to come experience unique musical creations that emerge in that very moment.
Bring your instruments and your joy and come feel A-LIVE!
A-live Jam | every 1st Saturday of the month, 2-5pm
On the last weekend of September, as the colder temperatures make their return, Kasheme finally re-opens the downstairs area to welcome all you music lovers. Our music program will once again include the Gallery and the Studio, turning Kasheme into a diverse cultural venue with three floors and different DJs every weekend.
Meanwhile, you are also invited to come spend your afternoon with us on weekends. An array of events will take place including a live jam every first Saturday as well as a vinyl market on every first Sunday of the month, starting in October. More info will follow.
Winter opening hours
Tue/Wed 17 – 00
Thu 17 – 02
Sat 14 – 03
Sun 14 – 00
Mon closed
As one of London’s most prized selectors of today, Donna enthrals audiences with spellbinding mixes. Anywhere from jazz, to reggae, to soul – her extensive and diverse record collection makes for mindful storytelling and truly captivating journeys. Her dedicated spirit led her to securing a residency at the East London slow-music haven Brilliant Corners, not to mention regular appearances on the biggest stages worldwide. As a radio show host on NTS and as a guest host on Worldwide FM, Donna has earned herself a place into the hearts of many around the globe.
At her last gig at Kashme earlyer this year, we sat down with Donna and listen to her story of how her dancing skills are connected to her first ever record and how the desire to collect records came to her rather surprisingly.
Another highlight this month that is not to be missed is Osunlade’s return to Zurich. The New York-based producer, DJ, and founder of Yoruba Records is known as a deep house legend, fusing elements of jazz, soul, funk and traditional African music into his musical creations. His life and work are richly influenced by the spiritual traditions of the Yoruba people of West Africa.
After playing years ago in the old Kasheme, it’s his second return to our Livingroom. Be curious for this special musical journey.
Osunlade | Thu 29/08/24
Born in Albania’s capital Tirana, Elina Duni first set foot on a stage at the age of five, singing for the National Radio and Television. After the fall of the communist regime in Albania, she moved to Geneva, where she started her education in classical piano and went on to study on the jazz programme at the Hochschule der Künste in Bern. With her first Quartet and the following releases, she found her signature sound as a singer and songwriter, fusing jazz with Balkan folk music from her homeland.
Since meeting London guitarist Rob Luft in 2017, they express their love for jazz and various other genres by composing as well as playing stages all over Europe together. On their latest album A time to remember, Duni sings in Albanian, French and English, which reflects her rootedness in different European countries and cultures.
In our conversation, Duni and Luft talk about how they met, their first memories of music and their hopes for the future.
From June on we present our first weekly radio show, hosted by our team member and resident Mumbi Kameri.
Driven by her passion for music and her love for different cultures, Tara shakes up your day with her broad collection of lively world music. Let yourself be taken on a themed musical journey every Thursday from 11:00-13:00 (CEST).
You can tune in live through the radio player on our website.
This month we had the honour to interwiev Chicago born jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer Kahil El’Zabar. Born in 1953, the talented percussionist collaborated with musical legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Paul Simon, Pharoah Sanders, and many others. El’Zabar continues to mesmerize audiences worldwide with his meditative yet invigorating sound, aiming to promote wellness and spiritual empowerment through his music. With his main musical groups the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble and the Ritual Trio, he released more than 30 albums.
In our conversation, Kahil shares about his latest album A Time for Healing and how he, as a young jazz musician got connected with the DJ culture back in the 80ies.
We are proud to launch Kasheme Conversations this week, an interview series from, with and for music lovers. Every month we sit down with influential artists that played their music at Kasheme and listen to what they share about their personal story and connection to music. We believe knowing our favorite musician’s path and hearing them tell it in their own words creates even more intimacy and connection between them and us listeners.
In this first “season” we feature artists like Matthew Halsall, Greg Foat, Kahil El’Zabar, Millie McKee and more.
The first interview, coming out this week, will be with the legendary UK promoter & DJ Luke Una.
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On Thursday, 1st of August we welcome the founder & Creative Director of the Jazzystan Music Festival and resident DJ at Public Records Rustam Ospanoff for the first time at Kasheme. Based in New York, Ospanoff is celebrated as a polished and versatile DJ who skilfully gathers all the deepest soul sounds from around the world and elegantly delivers them in gorgeous musical journeys. Hailing from Kazakhstan, he aims to expose diverse music to people through the curation of special events, live concerts and radio shows. At the core of it all is an infectious love for music, an urge to discover and a need to share this with the world.
Rustam Ospanoff | Thu 01/08/24
On the weekend of February 16th and 17th Spirit Music Society (SMS), in collaboration with Moods and Kasheme invites us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 22a, a respected independent label in the UK underground music scene.
The weekend starts with a live performance by Ruby Rushton at Moods. The Tenderlonious-led jazz quartet is renowned for their eclectic style with influences from hip hop, Afrobeat, bebop and jazz-funk.
On Saturday, lable founder Tenderlonious and Dennis Ayler will both play a DJ Set at Kasheme, exploring 22a’s rich catalog with 45+ releases, including house, hip hop, jazz, garage, soul, Indian classical and jungle.
Spirit Music Society | Sat 17/02/24
Livingroom: Tenderlonious
Studio: Dennis Ayler
Tickets for the live performance at Moods
Twice a year, our mixologists bring together all of their inventive ideas to craft an outstanding selection of unique and original cocktails for a season’s menu. Choosing the best eight of more than 50 potential recipes, is a multifaceted and collaborative endeavour.
In this short film, you’ll get a sneak peek behind the scenes and discover the month-long and intricate process of how a cocktail is created – from the first idea, through different experiments and processing techniques, to picking the right name. Doubtlessly a journey that blooms with creativity and passion.
From this month on a new event series is launched at Kasheme. With Crate Excursions Pat, a Kasheme resident DJ and record collector for over three decades, opens a space for listening and personal storytelling.
Every month he will invite music lovers who will present an album that means a lot to them and share their personal stories and anecdotes around this particular record. Exciting stories and musical discoveries guaranteed!
The first evening belongs to the Lucerne DJ legend Miss Brownsugar.
Crate Excursions | Tue 30/01/24 7pm
After the successful launch of our new brand last November, we’re thrilled to unveil what many of you have been eagerly anticipating: the first collection of Kasheme merchandise.
Discover our stylish and versatile tote bags, perfect for carrying records or daily use. We’ve also introduced new unisex shirts, printed in Zurich and crafted from luxurious organic cotton. Available in four unique colors and designs, these shirts are perfect for enjoying a laid-back day at the bar or any casual outing.
All these exclusive products are now available at Kasheme.
Launched two years ago, with the intention of creating an event that enables artists to tell their stories and share work in a personal, extended format, Verses & Vibes has become a popular monthly event. In-depth interviews and intimate performances provide a rich alternative to the artifice of highly-crafted personas and soundbite culture. Kasheme’s Gallery compliments the objective, offering a space where artists can allow for vulnerabilities, expressing an honest spectrum of emotions.
Founder, Sean Haefeli reflects: “Even as an artist, I only now realize how much we lack spaces to represent ourselves more authentically. I’ve been amazed by the talent and artists’ willingness to share so much of themselves.”
Verses & Vibes| Every last Wednesday of the month
Season start on Wed 25/09/24 8pm w/ Sara El-Hachimi
We believe that dancing to funky tunes of any genre is just as much fun as to house and techno music. Therefore it is our huge pleasure to bring our favorite sounds to Zurich’s legendary Zukunft Club. Be ready for a nightlong Kasheme style club experience with music ranging from House, Disco, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Jazz and much more.
Kasheme at Zukunft | Saturday 18/11
With Luke Una & Rumi, Joma & SoulMate, Mumbi & Romeu, Ju Dallas
Summer has definitely passed by now but Melodiesinfonie’s latest album brings the sun back into our living rooms. Released in the middle of summer, the soft, mellow vibe of ‘Softboi’ now makes us reminisce about these hot days by the water, laying in the grass, licking ice-cream and just not taking life too seriously. The 10 tracks are an eclectic blend of dreamy lo-fi-pop, nu-jazz and indie soul with rich production that will take you on a dreamy sonic journey. Definitely one of our summer favorites!
Album available on Vinyl or Bandcamp.
Playing the piano since the age of 10, Greg Foat is called one of the leading jazz pianists and composers in the UK. Inspired early on by the English pianist Gordon Beck, Foat decided to devote his life to jazz music and composed and released around 28 albums in the last 12 years evolving effortlessly from soul-jazz fusions to cinematic, haunting compositions, pastoral acid folk and electronic soundscapes. In recent years Foat has recorded for Jazzman Records, Athens Of The North and Strut and collaborated with a diverse selection of musicians, including Bob Lind, Moses Boyd, Gigi Masin, Ayo Salawu, Curtis Lundy, The Kooks and many more.
In our conversation, Foat shares about how he was introduced to jazz music and how records played an essential part in his evolution as a musician and composer.
Mike Clark aka Agent X – the so-called ambassador of Detroit House – is coming to Kasheme this week. In the 80s he played in legendary discotheques such as L’Uomo, Cheeks, Studio 54 and the Park Avenue Club after joining forces with the then well known Direct Drive DJ Collective. Merging the fast-growing Chicago style with the Euro-disco and progressive sound popular in Detroit, by the late 80s, Clark became a major figure in the birth of ‘Detroit techno’ and became one of the city’s most prolific DJs and producers.
We are curious to hear what kind of records Mike will share with us at his Livingroom Session this Thursday.
Mike Agent X Clark | Thu 25/04/24
Spirit Music Society, in collaboration with Moods and Kasheme, curates a musical extravaganza in Zurich from December 28th to 30th 2023. The Okino brothers of Kyoto Jazz Massive make their Zurich debut with the Echos Of A New Dawn Orchestra in a not-to-be-missed concert at Moods on the 28th of December.
Through this collaboration we look forward to have Shuya Okino and Dom Servini play a DJ set in our Livingroom.
Besides the concert, you might also want to attend Shuya Okino’s masterclass, interviewed by music journalist Dom Servini, followed by an open Q&A.
Shuya Okino | Fri 29/12/23 8pm
Dom Servini | Sat 30/12/23 8pm
Starting off as a bedroom collector for almost a decade, Millie McKee is an up-and-coming digger and music selector who is impressing global crowds with her knowledge and understanding of many genres. Known from her show on Noods Radio or her mix for My Analog Journal, she now plays not only at the legendary Love Inn in Bristol, but is also holding down regular shows at London & Bristol’s most progressive underground venues. We love Millie’s enchanting presence and her philosophy towards DJing which “resides in a deep, quasi-spiritual soulfulness…”
In our conversation, Millie shares about how she first went into record stores not for the music but the album artwork and how this led her to buy her first ever record which she carries with her to every gig to this day.
On the weekend of April 20th and 21st, we host a special day event at Kasheme – the Records Store Weekender. From 2pm on, you are invited to come spend the afternoon with us and look through Kasheme’s own exquisite record collection.
Let’s open the windows and let the sun shine into our Livingroom for a little afternoon boogie dance with the Kasheme Sound DJ Gang on Saturday.
On Sunday, there will be a Holy Listening Session with house DJ and producer Ron Trent from Chicago.
One more time we are stoked to welcome another godfather from the birthplace of house music at Kasheme. Since the start of his DJ career in the 80’s, Rahaan has become widely recognised for his exceptional skills behind the decks and his exquisite taste in music. As one of Chicago’s stand out house and disco DJs with residencies at ‘The Spot’ and one of Chicago’s best clubs ‘Buddha Lounge’, he lately also earned plaudits for his production skills with some truly outstanding releases.
Rahaan | Fri 20 & Sat 21/09/24
Every first Saturday of the month, Kasheme becomes a gathering place for musicians and listeners who delight in creating music together in an intimate and safe space!
Hosted by Liza, Josi & Anthony, A-live Jam invites everyone who loves being fully present with their instrument to come tune in and get into flow with other players. And all the live music lovers to come experience unique musical creations that emerge in that very moment.
Bring your instruments and your joy and come feel A-LIVE!
A-live Jam | every 1st Saturday of the month, 2-5pm
Seventeen years have passed since OutKast’s last major release. The greater was the excitement when Andre 3000 announced his first ever solo album in November 2023. Shortly after we were all gifted with something nobody expected. An album with no bars, flows, words, vocals or lyrics but something else: the room to fill in the blanks with your own perceptions.
“New Blue Sun” hypnotizes us with 87 minutes of flutes, bells, chimes, and other diverse instruments produced by Andre, Carlos Niño & Friends. It is a mesmerizing chain of soundscapes that can fit more than one purpose. It doesn’t give you what you want, it offers what we all need: a reminder to calm down, embrace change, and to stay curious when facing the unfamiliar.
“New Blue Sun” is now available on digital platforms
Vinyls are shipped out late January 2024
We all still remember that night, when we set up two record players on the floor and covered the whole Studio floor with carpets and cushions, leaned back and let ourselves be taken on a unforgettable listening journey. Donna Leake, a young selector from London, created for us a space outside of time. With her diverse and truly captivating selection from jazz to psychedelic rock, from reggae to soul and beyond, and her visible love and passion for music, she undeniably played herself into all of our hearts.
We are extraordinarily excited to have Donna back at Kasheme this January.
Gallery Listening | Fri 26/01/24
Livingroom Session | Sat 27/01/24
Serene Sundays Listening | Sun 28/01/24 5pm
The UK trumpeter, producer and composer Matthew Halsall is coming to Zurich this autumn. Inspired by no less than Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, Halsall is maybe the most influential spiritual jazz artist of our generation. His calm, vast and meditative compositions are truly transcendental. The kind of Sound that brings peace, harmony and depth into every space. Therefore it is a tremendous honour to have Matthew playing a DJ-Set at Kasheme at the end of the month.
Matthew Halsall DJ-Set | Fri 24/11/23 8pm
Limited space – first come first served
With “Home Away From Home” the talented Zurich DJ and producer Lexx creates a soundscape that makes us feel home wherever we are. This album tells the story of an experience many of us know – traveling far and yet finding a sense of being home at a place where we might be a total stranger. Inspired by his extended stay on a tropical island, the eight brand new tracks paint a colorful acoustic postcard of sun-warmed, serene and joyful moments.
“Home Away From Home” is now available on digital platforms.
Vinyl releases at the end of November 2023.
