Santrofi + Ramzi Hammad & Collective + DJ Mulah

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21h: RAMZI HAMMAD & COLLECTIVE (ORIENTAL VIBES / AFROBEAT / JAZZ)

The Swiss-Palestinian drummer, percussionist, and composer Ramzi Hammad blends influences from Arabic, Latin, hip-hop, and the London jazz scene to create a vibrant, urban, and rhythmic sound. Based in Zurich, he launched the "Collective" project with a first EP at the M4Music New Jazz showcase in March 2025. He was nominated for the ZKB Jazzpreis and selected for the Montreux Jazz Residency.

Members: Ramzi Hammad (drums), Raphael Zuzak (percussion), Benjamin Gonçalves (bass), Dimitri Gamboni (keys), Rich Harpour (guitar), Marina Iten (saxophones), Mauro Reimann (tenor sax, bass clarinet), Théophile Blanchon (trumpet).



22h30: SANTROFI (HIGHLIFE)

Santrofi celebrates classic highlife music, from early Afro-Cuban and calypso roots to funky grooves and Nigerian juju influences. The eight-member band masters all elements of Ghanaian music, highlighting its role in shaping modern African music and inspiring Nigerian afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Their music reflects the modern sounds of Accra's streets, combining tradition with contemporary awareness.

Members: Dominic Quarchie (guitar, vocals), Nobert Arthur (trumpet), Nana Kwesi (keys, percussion), Kojo Ofori (bass, vocals), Nsoroma Koomson (vocals, guitar, atumpan), Kofi Emma (drums), Kuntu Blankson (percussion, vocals).



00h: DJ MULAH (AFRO HOUSE FUTURE BEATS)

Maud Hala Chami, known as DJ Mulah, is a Lebanese-born DJ and producer raised in Switzerland. After studying at the École hôtelière de Lausanne, she began her music career six years ago. She combines oriental electronic music, afro-house, Afro-Caribbean sounds, and future beats to create unique energetic sets. In 2017, she founded the label and publishing house ZRO21, dedicated to innovative musical concepts.



Source: SwissNights