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!
Laraaji is a New York-based musician and sonic mystic renowned for his ethereal, zither-driven ambient soundscapes. He first gained widespread recognition with his 1980 album Ambient 3: Day of Radiance, produced by Brian Eno as part of Eno’s influential Ambient series. Blending elements of Eastern mysticism, drone, and transcendental meditation, Laraaji’s improvisational style has made his music a cornerstone of the ambient and healing music community. Rooted in joy and mindfulness, his deep spiritual philosophy extends beyond music to transformative practices like laughter meditation, sound healing and yoga. With his uplifting presence, Laraaji continues to inspire and elevate listeners worldwide.
In our conversation, Laraaji explores why sound is a deeply spiritual experience and shares the story of how he discovered the zither, the instrument that would become his signature.
“The intention behind my music is to guide the listeners to a sense of audio awareness, to a place where they feel an eternalness about themselves, a sense that space is unlimited and that the whole universe is going on right now.”
Tarzan Bar is more than just a music bar; it’s a cornerstone of Athens’ vibrant music culture. Nestled in the heart of Thissio, it has become a sanctuary for true music enthusiasts. Just as at Kasheme, the owners are visionaries and avid vinyl collectors who share a deep love for music, bringing people together and fostering a unique cultural experience.
Now, Tarzan is ready to take its magic beyond Greece with their first international gig at Kasheme in Zurich. This milestone is a testament to the bar’s impact on Athens and its ability to resonate with audiences far and wide. It’s not just a gig – it’s a celebration of the passion, dedication, and cultural richness that Tarzan has contributed to the music world.
A weekender w/ Izo, Baker & Mup from TARZAN Music Tales
Fri 21 – Sat 22/02/25
The man who needs no introduction. Gilles Peterson, a global tastemaker, founder of Brownswood Recordings,Worldwide FM and one of the most influential figures in music, will grace the Kasheme Livingroom for the first time. Known for unearthing hidden gems and spotlighting new talents, Gilles’ selections span jazz, soul, Brazilian grooves, and broken beats, taking listeners on a journey across musical landscapes.
Come to listen and experience music the Kasheme way.
Sun 23/02/25 | 3pm
Limited capacity | CHF 20.-
This weekend we are thrilled to welcome back a big name coming all the way from New York. A pioneer of spiritual and soulful music, Joe Claussell is celebrated for his transcendent DJ sets and boundary-pushing productions that weave together house, jazz, Afrobeat, and more. As a founding member of Body & Soul and Sacred Rhythm Music, Joe’s sets create a sanctuary of sound, leaving listeners inspired and uplifted.
We look forward to an inspiring listening session. Get a taste by checking out his mix from last year’s visit.
Sun 09/02/25 | 6pm
Limited capacity | CHF 20.-
Bill Brewster is a celebrated DJ, music historian, and author known for his deep knowledge of dance music culture and eclectic, genre-spanning DJ sets. Co-author of the seminal book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life with Frank Broughton, Brewster has chronicled the history of DJing and club culture through his writing, including the acclaimed The Record Players. As a co-founder of DJHistory.com and curator of compilations like After Dark on Late Night Tales, he has earned a reputation as a tastemaker and archivist of rare and classic records. With decades of experience behind the decks and a passion for uncovering hidden musical gems, Brewster remains a pivotal figure in the global dance music scene.
Listen to Brewster as he shares the story of how his DJ career began at house parties in New York, reveals his personal favorite music genre, and explains why Kalabrese was the reason he came to Zurich.
This autumn, we embarked on an exciting musical exchange with the all vinyl audiophile bar, The Big Romance, in Dublin. We had the pleasure of hosting its founders, Stephen Manning and Dave Parle, at Kasheme for a memorable weekend in October. A few weeks ago, our very own Josea and Mumbi Kameri traveled to Ireland, bringing their records and Kasheme Vibes along to entertain the music lovers of Dublin.
Here is what Josi shared:
“Our Dublin trip was filled with great music, good food, and unforgettable moments. We had the chance to play in the studio at Fidelity, where the Hatchett sound system brought our records to life in the most amazing way. The next night, we played a laid-back 5-hour vinyl only set at the legendary Big Romance, surrounded by like-minded people and new friends. Despite the windy and cold weather, we couldn’t resist popping into the pubs for some Guinness, where the air was filled with loud traditional music and the joy of a singing crowd. It was a trip full of warmth, both from the people and the music and we can’t wait to collaborate again in the future.
THANK YOU Steve, Dave, Janet, Sara and everyone who came down to vibe with us, we love DUB(lin)!”
Neal Sugarman is an American saxophonist, producer, and co-founder of the independent funk and soul label Daptone Records. As both a musician and producer, Sugarman played a key role in defining the Daptone sound, contributing significantly to the revival of soul and funk in the early 2000s. A lifelong enthusiast of soul and jazz, he rose to prominence as the leader of the Sugarman 3 and a core member of the Dap-Kings, the band that backed soul legend Sharon Jones. Over the past two decades, Sugarman’s distinctive saxophone style has been featured on numerous Daptone releases and has led to collaborations with world-renowned artists, including Al Green, Amy Winehouse, and Quincy Jones. Now based in Zurich, Sugarman continues to perform live regularly, working with a variety of exceptional local and international musicians.
In our conversation, Neal reflects on his career, his early days in punk rock bands, and how a commitment to “rawness” has shaped his musical journey.
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
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
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
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.
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
Last weekend, Kasheme celebrated another cross-border collaboration. We teamed up with Peti Kupe, a renowned music club in Zagreb, to host an exceptional event. The lineup featured not only our Kasheme DJs and co-owners, J’peux Tim and RUMI, but also Ilija Rudman and Chicago house legend Chez Damier.
“Last weekend, we touched down in Zagreb to bring Chez Damier to Petit Kupe, and right from the start, it felt like something special was about to unfold. Sven picked us up with the best energy, got us settled, and from there, things just started flowing. Vladimir and Zeljko took us around, through the old town, sharing stories, soaking in the pulse of the city, and getting a feel for what was to come.
Later, we met Antonio, the backbone of Petit Kupe, and Ilija Rudman, a true musical soul. Chez Damier arrived, and we all gathered around a table full of incredible Balkan food, laughter, and good conversation. The night was taking shape, and the pulse of it kept growing stronger.
Doors opened, and J’peux Tim & RUMI set the tone with soulful sounds. Then Chez Damier stepped in and took over – disco, soul, and that raw Chicago bass rolling through the room. The dancefloor was pumping, people showed up from all over the country, locked in. Just when we thought we had peaked, Ilja pushed it even further, each track hitting just right, carrying us straight into a sunny morning.
This was a special one. Big love to Zagreb family, Antonio, Ilja, Vedran, Vladimir, Zeljko, Sven and everyone who danced with us. Until next time!”
Personal recap by Shpetim Bytyqi
A few months ago, we had the honour to sit down for a conversation with one of the leading artists of today’s UK jazz scene – Trumpet player and composer Matthew Halsall.
Starting off by playing the trumpet in his early age, he has evolved not only into an extraordinary trumpeter, but also into an outstanding producer and composer whose distinct sound draws on foundations of spiritual jazz, meditative music, sample-fuelled electronica as well as global percussive influences. After releasing nine delicately composed albums and founding his label Gondwana Records in 2008, Halsall and his band headlined London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall last year – a manifestation of a career spent transcending boundaries and always bringing a singular, and yet ever-changing, perspective.
Sitting on our couch at Kasheme, Halsall shares how his musical journey began as a passionate listener, and how the first instrument he experimented with was not the trumpet.
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
KEEP DANCIN’ | Sat 16/11/24, 2-7pm
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.
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.
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
