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Masc'Off | Rap & MasculinitésLe club - MASC'OFF S2E4 LE CLUB - Masc'OFF S2E4Podcast animé et réalisé par Kay Rubenz (DJ), José «Geos» Tippenhauer (Animateur Radio et enseignant), et Wetu (artiste spoken word). MASC’OFF explore la #masculinité dans le monde du #rap à travers des discussions pour déconstruire les stéréotypes de genre dans le rap.Dans ce 4ᵉ épisode de la saison 2, découvrez LE CLUB : une visite immersive de l’entrée aux toilettes, en passant par le bar et le dancefloor, pour décrypter les rapports sociaux de...
2025-06-101h 37
The BubbleKathy: Warum die Arbeit von Helvetiarockt wichtiger denn je istSend us a textIn dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Kathy Bajaria, Community- und Angebotskoordinator*in bei Helvetiarockt – der Schweizer Organisation, die sich seit Jahren für mehr Diversität in Jazz, Pop und Rock einsetzt. Seit 2018 ist Kathy Teil dieses inspirierenden Projekts und erzählt uns, wie sie dazu gekommen ist und warum die Arbeit von Helvetia Rockt so wichtig ist.Wir tauchen ein in die Frage, warum es eine Organisation braucht, die sich gezielt für Frauen, inter, non-binäre, trans und agender Menschen in der Musikszene stark macht, und erfahren, welche Visionen und Zie...
2024-11-2856 min
Radio RaBeRaBe Info vom 08. März 2024Das heutige Info steht ganz im Zeichen des feministischen Kampftages. Seit 40 Jahren berät die Fachstelle XENIA Sexarbeiter:innen. Wir reden mit der Stellenleiterin Christa Amman über Feminismus und die Situation von Sexarbeitenden im Kanton Bern. Helvetiarockt setzt sich für mehr Geschlechterdiversität in der Schweizer Musikszene ein. Wir fragen nach, wie sich die Szene verändert habe. Schliesslich gibt unser Kolumnist Mo Wa Baile Einblicke mit Einblicke in seine neuste Theaterproduktion. Er fragt, sich was die Rolle von Männern in der feministischen Bewegung sei.
2024-03-0831 min
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Musicians in ConversationKety FuscoIn this episode Natalia speaks with harpist and composer, Kety Fusco backstage at one of her gigs and after her sold out concert in London’s Royal Albert Hall. We discuss changing the reputation of the harp, Kety shares her thoughts on music conservatories and making the harp more accessible to young people.
About Kety Fusco
Kety Fusco, graduate in Classical Harp at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana, specialized in Master of Arts in Music Performance, has embarked on a revolution in the harp world. Two years after her graduation, she released her debut album DAZ...
2023-07-0636 min
Musicians in ConversationAnya Della CroceIn this episode Natalia speaks with Anya Della Croce who is the Executive manager of the french speaking office of Petzi, and a production and tour manager. We discuss the difference between the roles of a production manager and tour manager, the importance of grass-root venues for the music industry and what we can do to support them. We also talk about the subject of ticketing systems causing extortionate prices for fans of music.
About Anya Della Croce
Anya has been active in the music business for over 20 years. She has worked in many different...
2023-06-2240 min
Musicians in ConversationJackie BrutscheIn this episode Natalia speaks with Jackie Brutsche (aka Jack Torera) who is a musician, filmmaker, visual artist and performer. Her band The Jackets also provide the music for this season’s podcast! We discuss the loss of her mother during childhood and how that inspired the personal documentary film, ‘Las Toreras’, the importance of creativity in her life and her experiences as a fully independent artist.
Trigger Warning: Brief mentions of mental illness and suicide.
About Jackie Brutsche
Swiss-Spanish artist Jackie Brutsche (aka Jack Torera) grew up in Zurich and now lives in Bern...
2023-06-0841 min
Musicians in ConversationAline BianchiIn this episode Natalia speaks with Aline Bianchi who is the founder and Product Manager of Norma Music! We talk about royalties, copyright, licensing and synchronisation and Aline also gives advice to artists planning a release. We talk about setting up her company Norma Music and discuss some of the unique challenges of working in the Swiss Music Industry.
About Aline Bianchi
Aline is one of the two Co-founders of Norma Music, an artist and label services company based in Ticino serving and collaborating with independent musicians within Switzerland.
Her music experience lies...
2023-05-2539 min
Radio RaBeSubkutan: Helvetiarockt MusikfestivalsDer Festivalsommer steht an. Dank der Arbeit von Helvetiarockt sind an Musikfestivals reine «Männerline-ups» Schnee von Gersten. Seit 2009 kämpfen sie für mehr Sichtbarkeit und Anerkennung von FINTA*-Personen (Frauen*, trans, non-binäre, trans und agender Personen) auf und hinter der Bühne. Nun machen sie den Fächer weiter auf und empowern Clubs und Festivals zu mehr Diversität nicht nur im Programm, sondern auch hinter den Kulissen, im eigenen Team und im Publikum. Die Diversityroadmap machte dazu den Auftakt. Im Subkutan-Talk erzählt Yvonne Meyer, Co-Leiterin von Helvetiarockt von den Stationen dieser Diversitäts-Landkarte und wie sie als Sensi...
2023-05-1722 min
Musicians in ConversationCégiuIn this episode Natalia speaks with Helvetiarockt beatmakinjg coach, Cégiu. She is a musician, producer and composer and also Managing Director of Music Box Entertainment, co-manager of Other Music Lucerne and board member of SONART. We discuss capturing insect sounds in field recordings, starting your own company as a musician and the importance of social security. Cégiu also gives advice for people wanting to begin activism.
About Cégiu
Cégiu (Céline-Giulia Voser) is the managing director and owner of musicbox entertainment gmbh. She is also involved in the concerns of Lucerne's musicians as co-dir...
2023-05-1139 min
Musicians in ConversationNadia MiticIn this episode Natalia speaks with Agent, Artist Manager and Artistic Director of Le Port Franc in Sion, Nadia Mitic. We discuss how the skills she learned as a teacher, helps in her music career today, the importance of building relationships and networking in the music industry. Nadia also gives practical advice to people wanting to work in the music industry and to artists and bands, when it comes to planning a release and building a career.
About Nadia Mitic
After a short stint as a teacher, followed by a master's degree in geography, Nadia Mi...
2023-04-2741 min
Musicians in ConversationEvita KonéIn this episode Natalia speaks with Evita Koné who is a Singer, Rapper, Songwriter and Teacher. We discuss how to find your unique voice and sound as an artist, the importance of collectives and communities to your growth, and the reason why she performs. Stay tuned to hear Evita teaching Nat how to freestyle with a fun back to back!
About Evita Koné
She won SwissLiveTalents best “urban hip-hop groove reggae” artist and the Montreux Jazz Festival rising talent prize in 2022.
A singer who raps or a rapper who sings, Evita Koné is an Americ...
2023-04-1345 min
Musicians in ConversationFabienne SchmukiIn this episode Natalia speaks with CEO at Irascible Music & Irascible Records, Fabienne Schmuki. We discuss the relationship between artist and label, when to invest in physical copies of your music and Fabienne shares how she was able to overcome self doubt to take on the role of CEO of Irascible. We also discuss why labels might see less FINTA folk in leadership roles and we ask what can be done to improve this.
About Fabienne Schmuki
Initially building her career in music journalism, Fabienne started working as a PR agent for Irascible Music in 2009. S...
2023-03-3043 min
Musicians in ConversationJennifer JansIn this episode Natalia talks with Jennifer Jans who is an Arts Manager, Promoter and Musician. We discuss the difference between programming and booking, how to develop the skill of programming bands/artists and learning from failure. We also get into the perspective of artists by talking about how and when to contact bookers.
About Jennifer Jans
Jennifer Jans is firmly rooted in the national and international music scene through her many years of experience and her professional activities. As a qualified cultural manager and committed musician, she has a large network throughout Switzerland. At au...
2023-03-1643 min
Musicians in ConversationLena BrechbühlIn this episode Natalia speaks with Live Sound Engineer, Lena Brechbühl. We discuss the positives and negatives of the profession. The relationship between live sound engineer and artist and the importance of vocabulary to express how you want your sound to be. We also talk about the emotional labour when opposing sexism and sexual harassment in the industry and what more can done to combat it.
About Lena Brechbühl
Lena Brechbühl is a live sound engineer and has worked with artists such as BrandãoFaberHunger, caruso+avila, Faber, Film2, Gina Été, Jonas Albrecht...
2023-03-0239 min
Midi BasculeS2E8 Intégrale - (in)visibles, les femmes artistes?Le six octobre dernier, le prix Nobel de littérature a été décerné à l’écrivaine française Annie Ernaux.
Cette attribution a déclenché des réactions d’une rare violence. Elle a été qualifiée par certains «d’imposture».
Le Nobel – instance suprême de validation – ne pourrait-il donc pas être remis à une femme? Pour rappel, depuis son lancement en 1901, c’est la toute première fois qu’une autrice française est lauréate. Pourquoi lorsqu’une personne de sexe féminin écrit dans ce pays, elle est accusée de «dégrader l’identité nationale» ?
L...
2022-10-2154 min
Her Music World - Podcast#3 HerMusicWorld Podcast mit Gästin Regula FreiIn der 3ten Episode des Her* Music World Podcasts habe ich mich in Zürich (CH) mit Regula Frei vom Verein www.helvetiarockt.ch getroffen.
Ihre Schwester Barbara, war so lieb uns ihre Küche zur Verfügung zu stellen, damit wir uns über Regulas Werdegang als Musikerin, sowie Mitarbeiterin des Vereins unterhalten können.
Im Gespräch tapste ich als Schweizneuling auch ein paar Mal in Fettnäpfchen, aber Regula nahm es mit Humor.
Am Ende war ich voll mit neuen Eindrücken, neuem Wissen und Gedanken zu den Themen Gleichberechtigung und Diversität in der Musikbranche der Schweiz, aber auch d...
2022-08-211h 18
Musicians in ConversationBelia WinnewisserIn this episode Natalia talks with Belia Winnewisser who is a singer, composer, sound artist and DJ. She is also a coach for Helvetiarockt Music Lab workshops.
We discuss finding the ideal music course to study, the decision to put music first and then build work around that. She also tells us about not feeling ready to start a solo career until recently, spurred on by the desire for independence and to stop hiding behind others.
About Belia Winnewisser
The music of Zurich-based artist Belia Winnewisser is an enthralling full-body experience. Her sound oscillates between sof...
2022-05-1343 min
Musicians in ConversationBelia WinnewisserIn this episode Natalia talks with Belia Winnewisser who is a singer, composer, sound artist and DJ. She is also a coach for Helvetiarockt Music Lab workshops. We discuss finding the ideal music course to study, the decision to put music first and then build work around that. She also tells us about not feeling ready to start a solo career until recently, spurred on by the desire for independence and to stop hiding behind others.About Belia WinnewisserThe music of Zurich-based artist Belia Winnewisser is an enthralling full-body experience. Her sound oscillates between sof...
2022-05-1343 min
Musicians in ConversationJasmin AlbashIn this episode Natalia talks to Jasmin Albash, who is a singer, songwriter and vocal coach. She is also the Helvetiarockt Regional Manager for Northern Switzerland and coaches the Beatmaking Workshop!
We discuss Jasmin’s experience teaching the, ‘Complete Vocal Technique’ and she provides tips to singers to maintain a healthy approach when using their voice. We also talk about her journey to Palestine, connecting her Arabic and Swiss identities and the healing that came from that process.
Jasmin shares with us two of her songs from her album, ‘Gold’ and she answers and audience question.
2022-04-2943 min
Musicians in ConversationJasmin AlbashIn this episode Natalia talks to Jasmin Albash, who is a singer, songwriter and vocal coach. She is also the Helvetiarockt Regional Manager for Northern Switzerland and coaches the Beatmaking Workshop!We discuss Jasmin’s experience teaching the, ‘Complete Vocal Technique’ and she provides tips to singers to maintain a healthy approach when using their voice. We also talk about her journey to Palestine, connecting her Arabic and Swiss identities and the healing that came from that process.Jasmin shares with us two of her songs from her album, ‘Gold’ and she answers and audience question.
2022-04-2943 min
Musicians in ConversationNadja ZelaIn this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia speaks to Nadja Zela who is a singer, guitarist, lyricist and producer. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Songwriting Camp.
We discuss finding your own voice, making the system better for women to continue music after having children and the importance of supporting and showing solidarity through opportunities and employment.
Nadja shares the song, ‘Big Black Holes’, from her latest album, Greetings to Andromeda–Requiem and also one of her favourite songs, ‘Still Alive’.
About Nadja Zela
Nadja Zela is a Zürich based...
2022-04-1547 min
Musicians in ConversationNadja ZelaIn this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia speaks to Nadja Zela who is a singer, guitarist, lyricist and producer. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Songwriting Camp. We discuss finding your own voice, making the system better for women to continue music after having children and the importance of supporting and showing solidarity through opportunities and employment.Nadja shares the song, ‘Big Black Holes’, from her latest album, Greetings to Andromeda–Requiem and also one of her favourite songs, ‘Still Alive’.About Nadja ZelaNadja Zela is a Zürich based rock mu...
2022-04-1547 min
Musicians in ConversationJessiquoi
In this episode Natalia talks with Jessiquoi, who is a producer, composer and performer. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Music Lab beatmaking workshop. Not only that, her song, ‘The Addict’ has been used as the theme music throughout season 2 of this podcast!
We discuss learning to collaborate after working alone for years. Jess’ experience writing music for TV and the role of streaming platforms when it comes to artists’ creativity.
About Jessiquoi
‘That chick serving up fresh beats from a neon food stand.’ Jessiquoi is not exactly what you’d expect to emerge...
2022-04-0142 min
Musicians in ConversationJessiquoiIn this episode Natalia talks with Jessiquoi, who is a producer, composer and performer. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Music Lab beatmaking workshop. Not only that, her song, ‘The Addict’ has been used as the theme music throughout season 2 of this podcast!We discuss learning to collaborate after working alone for years. Jess’ experience writing music for TV and the role of streaming platforms when it comes to artists’ creativity.About Jessiquoi‘That chick serving up fresh beats from a neon food stand.’ Jessiquoi is not exactly what you’d expect to emerge out of Sw...
2022-04-0142 min
Musicians in ConversationLa Nefera
In this episode Natalia talks to La Nefera. She is a multifaceted musician, artist and rapper.
We discuss the challenges of moving to Switzerland from Dominican Republic as a child, using her music to speak for those without a voice and the healing that comes from being able to party.
About La Nefera
La Nefera is a Swiss musician with Dominican roots. As frontwoman and a member of various band formations (LA NEFERA, KALLEMI & ERROR 404), she has performed on national and international stages. She was awarded the 2020 music promotion award from Canton Baselland...
2022-03-1842 min
Musicians in ConversationLa NeferaIn this episode Natalia talks to La Nefera. She is a multifaceted musician, artist and rapper.We discuss the challenges of moving to Switzerland from Dominican Republic as a child, using her music to speak for those without a voice and the healing that comes from being able to party.About La NeferaLa Nefera is a Swiss musician with Dominican roots. As frontwoman and a member of various band formations (LA NEFERA, KALLEMI & ERROR 404), she has performed on national and international stages. She was awarded the 2020 music promotion award from Canton Baselland. In addition...
2022-03-1842 min
Musicians in ConversationMuriel Rhyner
In this episode Natalia talks to Muriel Rhyner, who is the bass guitarist and lead singer of the band Delilahs. She is an intrinsic part of the Helvetiarockt team, organising songwriting workshops, band workshops and producing weekends.
Muriel has many years’ experience in the music industry from being signed at 16 years old to touring around the world with her band the Delilahs. She shares with us what she’s learned over the years, including how to say no and standing up for yourself and rebuilding the reputation of her band after the early hype.
She share...
2022-03-1137 min
Musicians in ConversationMuriel RhynerIn this episode Natalia talks to Muriel Rhyner, who is the bass guitarist and lead singer of the band Delilahs. She is an intrinsic part of the Helvetiarockt team, organising songwriting workshops, band workshops and producing weekends.Muriel has many years’ experience in the music industry from being signed at 16 years old to touring around the world with her band the Delilahs. She shares with us what she’s learned over the years, including how to say no and standing up for yourself and rebuilding the reputation of her band after the early hype.She share...
2022-03-1137 minF-Tracks Archives - Kanal KHelvetiarockt08. März 2022
Helvetiarockt ist die Schweizer Koordinationsstelle und Vernetzungsplattform für Musikerinnen* im Jazz, Pop und Rock. Ein Beitrag von Ruth Wili.
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2022-03-0800 minMusikredaktion Archives - Kanal KHelvetiarockt08. März 2022
Helvetiarockt ist die Schweizer Koordinationsstelle und Vernetzungsplattform für Musikerinnen* im Jazz, Pop und Rock. Ein Beitrag von Ruth Wili.
The post Helvetiarockt appeared first on Kanal K.
2022-03-0800 min
Musicians in ConversationMelisa Su
In this episode Natalia speaks to Melisa Su who is a Club DJ, Producer and co-founder of the record label, ‘Mirror Records’. She is also a coach and the Helvetiarockt Music Lab DJ Workshop.
We discuss the feelings of anxiety and nervousness when DJing, moving to Bern from her native Ankara, Turkey and the effect that had on her career. She also talks about her Game Theatre projects and shares with us her latest track, ‘Altels’.
About Melisa Su
Melisa Su was born in 1992, Ankara. She discovered electronic music In her college years. Her intere...
2022-02-1839 min
Musicians in ConversationMelisa SuIn this episode Natalia speaks to Melisa Su who is a Club DJ, Producer and co-founder of the record label, ‘Mirror Records’. She is also a coach and the Helvetiarockt Music Lab DJ Workshop.We discuss the feelings of anxiety and nervousness when DJing, moving to Bern from her native Ankara, Turkey and the effect that had on her career. She also talks about her Game Theatre projects and shares with us her latest track, ‘Altels’.About Melisa SuMelisa Su was born in 1992, Ankara. She discovered electronic music In her college years. Her interest in electro...
2022-02-1839 min
Musicians in ConversationOdd BeholderIn this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia talks to Odd Beholder who is a singer songwriter, political activist. She is also the co-founder of the Swiss Branch of the international climate protection organisation “Music Declares Emergency”.We discuss how the act of playing is a great creative resource. Odd Beholder goes on to provide practical tips for musicians when it comes to the issue of climate change. We also talk about the digitisation and atomisation of the music industry and what that means for musicians in general.About Odd BeholderIn Odd Beholder's music, Dani...
2022-02-0444 min
Musicians in ConversationOdd BeholderIn this episode of Musicians in Conversation, Natalia talks to Odd Beholder who is a singer songwriter, political activist. She is also the co-founder of the Swiss Branch of the international climate protection organisation “Music Declares Emergency”.
We discuss how the act of playing is a great creative resource. Odd Beholder goes on to provide practical tips for musicians when it comes to the issue of climate change. We also talk about the digitisation and atomisation of the music industry and what that means for musicians in general.
About Odd Beholder
In Odd Beho...
2022-02-0444 min
Musicians in ConversationMadafi PierreIn this episode Natalia talks with Madafi Pierre who is an artist, singer songwriter and all round creative. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Band workshops!
We discuss her coming to Switzerland from Miami via New York and the importance of connecting with local talent and community. Madafi encourages us through her experience to put ourselves out there and gives us practical advice on how to deal with rejection. We also listen to two of her tracks from her group Maddam.
About Madafi Pierre
Madafi Pierre is a songwriter, composer, producer and...
2022-01-2145 min
Musicians in ConversationMadafi PierreIn this episode Natalia talks with Madafi Pierre who is an artist, singer songwriter and all round creative. She is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Band workshops! We discuss her coming to Switzerland from Miami via New York and the importance of connecting with local talent and community. Madafi encourages us through her experience to put ourselves out there and gives us practical advice on how to deal with rejection. We also listen to two of her tracks from her group Maddam.About Madafi PierreMadafi Pierre is a songwriter, composer, producer and singer. Her...
2022-01-2145 min
Musicians in ConversationAnna MurphyIn this episode Natalia talks with Anna Murphy, the lead singer of the band Cellar Darling. She is a multi-instrumentalist, a sound engineer, a producer and is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Bandworkshop.
We discuss what it was like to leave school at 16 years old to pursue a music career and her departure from the band Eluveitie. We also talk about transitioning to Cellar Darling and how she got into sound engineering and producing.
Anna shares the song, „Dance“ from her band Cellar Darling and the track she produced called, ‘stell ab’ from the artist...
2022-01-0742 min
Musicians in ConversationAnna MurphyIn this episode Natalia talks with Anna Murphy, the lead singer of the band Cellar Darling. She is a multi-instrumentalist, a sound engineer, a producer and is also a coach at the Helvetiarockt Bandworkshop. We discuss what it was like to leave school at 16 years old to pursue a music career and her departure from the band Eluveitie. We also talk about transitioning to Cellar Darling and how she got into sound engineering and producing. Anna shares the song, "Dance" from her band Cellar Darling and the track she produced called, ‘stell ab’ from the arti...
2022-01-0742 min
Viral. Stagedive#15 Angela AddoViral.-Musikredaktor Matteo Gisler hat sich in der 15. Folge "Viral. Stagedive" mit der Musikerin und Aktivistin über Mitternachtssnacks, ihre Band "Bikini Showers" und ihr Engagement bei Helvetiarockt gesprochen.
Angela Addo: https://www.instagram.com/frauaddo/
Matteo Gisler: https://instagram.com/eifachnurmatteo
Viral. Online-Magazin: https://viralviral.org
2021-04-1152 min
Musicians in ConversationKa(ra)miIn this episode Natalia talks with Ka(ra)mi, the multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ. We talk about how Ka(ra)mi learned to compose and arrange music from a young age, her unique experience spending a year in Cuba studying music and dealing with feelings of not being good enough when starting her DJ career. She is also a coach for the Helvetiarockt Music Lab beatmaking workshops.About Ka(ra)miAuthor, composer, producer, DJ, musician in the theater or on stage for other artists (Dawn Richards, Dena, Teme Tan, Mélissa Laveaux among others), Ka(ra)m...
2021-04-0943 min
Musicians in ConversationKa(ra)mi
In this episode Natalia talks with Ka(ra)mi, the multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ. We talk about how Ka(ra)mi learned to compose and arrange music from a young age, her unique experience spending a year in Cuba studying music and dealing with feelings of not being good enough when starting her DJ career. She is also a coach for the Helvetiarockt Music Lab beatmaking workshops.
About Ka(ra)mi
Author, composer, producer, DJ, musician in the theater or on stage for other artists (Dawn Richards, Dena, Teme Tan, Mélissa Laveaux among others), K...
2021-04-0943 min
Musicians in ConversationBillie Bird
In this episode Natalia talks with Billie Bird. She is a guitarist, singer songwriter, composer, performer and coach at the Helvetiarockt Songwriting Camp. We discuss the benefits of trying out lots of instruments, why music is such a vital form of expression for her and why impatience is the worst for artists.
About Billie Bird
After studying singing, guitar and music theory at the ETM in Geneva, Elodie Romain studied pedagogy at the HEP in Lausanne. Since 2012, she is active as an author, composer and performer in her project Billie Bird. She is a...
2021-03-2640 min
Musicians in ConversationBillie BirdIn this episode Natalia talks with Billie Bird. She is a guitarist, singer songwriter, composer, performer and coach at the Helvetiarockt Songwriting Camp. We discuss the benefits of trying out lots of instruments, why music is such a vital form of expression for her and why impatience is the worst for artists.About Billie BirdAfter studying singing, guitar and music theory at the ETM in Geneva, Elodie Romain studied pedagogy at the HEP in Lausanne. Since 2012, she is active as an author, composer and performer in her project Billie Bird. She is also involved in various p...
2021-03-2640 min
Musicians in ConversationMartina BertherIn this episode Natalia talks with Martina Berther, the incredibly talented and versatile bassist and multi-instrumentalist. We discuss what it takes to be a good bass player, Martina shares tips on becoming a session musician and we also ask how we can encourage more women, intersex, non binary and trans musicians to study jazz.
About Martina Berther
Born and raised in Chur and now living in Zurich, Martina Berther is one of the most versatile electric bassists in the Swiss music scene. Her sound spectrum ranges from pop music to experimental to free improvisation. With h...
2021-03-1241 min
Musicians in ConversationMartina BertherIn this episode Natalia talks with Martina Berther, the incredibly talented and versatile bassist and multi-instrumentalist. We discuss what it takes to be a good bass player, Martina shares tips on becoming a session musician and we also ask how we can encourage more women, intersex, non binary and trans musicians to study jazz.About Martina BertherBorn and raised in Chur and now living in Zurich, Martina Berther is one of the most versatile electric bassists in the Swiss music scene. Her sound spectrum ranges from pop music to experimental to free improvisation. With her bands E...
2021-03-1241 min
gango loseLeidenschaftliche Berufsmusikerin und Verfechterin einer diversen Gesellschaft. Podcast mit Cégiu | gango lose #81Cégiu ist Leidenschaftliche Cellistin, Sängerin, Performerin, Komponistin, Multi-Instrumentalistin, Produzentin, Coach und Macherin. Sie ist seit 2011 als Cégiu unterwegs: einer eigenwilligen Mischung aus Jazz, elektronischer Musik, Pop, Volksmusik, Rock, freier Improvisation, zeitgenössischer klassischer Musik und Lyrik. Bei Helvetiarockt ist Cégiu als Coach (Female* Bandworkshops und Female* Music Lab – Beatmaking / Producing) tätig und ist dadurch ein Vorbild für die nächste Generation. Sie ist Geschäftsführerin und Inhaberin der musicbox entertainment GmbH und veröffentlicht über das gleichnamige Label ihre eigene Musik. In Luzern kennt man Cégiu als engagiertes Vorstandsmitglied von Other Music L...
2021-03-101h 01
Expat Immigrant14. Creating and CreativityHi everyone! Welcome to Episode 14 of Expat Immigrant!
In this episode we randomly and unexpectedly get onto the subject of being a creative, creating and creativity in general! We encourage our listeners to keep creating as well as sharing stories of some of our personal successes and failures and what we're working on at the moment.
There's a few things that we mention in this episode that we'd love for you to check out!
Nat's Podcast: Helvetiarockt: Musicians In Conversation
Nat's Other Podcast: Tuneful Radio
Kat's Poetry Blog: Kat All That
In case you were wondering, the song at the e...
2021-03-031h 16
Musicians in ConversationEvelinn TroubleIn this episode Natalia talks with Evelinn Trouble, winner of the Swiss Music Prize 2018, guitarist, singer songwriter, all round creative and Helvetiarockt Bandworkshop Coach. We discuss the importance of communication and honesty in band relationships, managing yourself vs having a manager, and saying what you want as a musician.
About Evelinn Trouble
Born in Zurich as the daughter of a Swedish jazz singer, her own home country quickly became too small. At the age of 17, Trouble recorded her first album on her own and quickly worked her way to the top of the S...
2021-02-2840 min
Musicians in ConversationEvelinn TroubleIn this episode Natalia talks with Evelinn Trouble, winner of the Swiss Music Prize 2018, guitarist, singer songwriter, all round creative and Helvetiarockt Bandworkshop Coach. We discuss the importance of communication and honesty in band relationships, managing yourself vs having a manager, and saying what you want as a musician.About Evelinn TroubleBorn in Zurich as the daughter of a Swedish jazz singer, her own home country quickly became too small. At the age of 17, Trouble recorded her first album on her own and quickly worked her way to the top of the Swiss music scene. But...
2021-02-2840 min
Swiss Triplets with Arthur HnatekLaurence DesarzensLaurence Desarzens is an important figure in the development of the Swiss sceneCommitted to alternative culture and more particularly to music, she organizes concerts and one thing leading to another becomes manager from the newly founded group Young Gods.Now president of Swiss Music Export, Laurence continues to provide her support and experience to the new Swiss scene. It should be noted in passing that one of his latest projects is "Téléphoner", a platform for exchange between cultural actors in times of health restrictions in collaboration with Helvetiarockt and Say Hi!Th...
2021-02-191h 10
Musicians in ConversationAnna Aaron
In this episode Natalia talks with Anna Aaron, who is a coach at the Music Lab Song Sketches Workshop. She is an award winning singer and producer and has her own label, called Bambient Records. We discuss feeling like an outsider after returning to Switzerland as a child, using digital platforms when releasing your music, and making meaningful connections in the music industry.
About Anna
Cécile Meyer was born in Basel in 1985 and works under the name Anna Aaron as a singer and producer. Two albums („Dogs In Spirit“, 2011, and „Neuro“, 2014) were released on Two Gentlem...
2021-02-1241 min
Musicians in ConversationAnna AaronIn this episode Natalia talks with Anna Aaron, who is a coach at the Music Lab Song Sketches Workshop. She is an award winning singer and producer and has her own label, called Bambient Records. We discuss feeling like an outsider after returning to Switzerland as a child, using digital platforms when releasing your music, and making meaningful connections in the music industry.About AnnaCécile Meyer was born in Basel in 1985 and works under the name Anna Aaron as a singer and producer. Two albums ("Dogs In Spirit", 2011, and "Neuro", 2014) were released on Two Gentlemen in...
2021-02-1241 minkultur / infoMusicians in conversationSo heisst der Helvetiarockt Podcast, wo Natalia Anderson mit weiblichen, non-binären, trans und intersex Künstler*Innen über ihre Musik und kreativen Prozesse spricht.
2021-02-0604 minkultur / infoMusicians in conversationSo heisst der Helvetiarockt Podcast, wo Natalia Anderson mit weiblichen, non-binären, trans und intersex Künstler*Innen über ihre Musik und kreativen Prozesse spricht.
2021-02-0604 min
Musicians in ConversationFranziska Staubli
In this episode Natalia talks with Franziska ‚Ziska‘ Staubli (Musician, Artist) about learning to play guitar, how to improvise and the importance of speaking to girls, non-binary and queer people in her songbook.
About Ziska
Franziska Staubli is a musician and artist. She has been on stage and making music for over 15 years – currently with Acid Amazonians, Long Tall Jefferson, Dalai Puma, Haubi Songs, Steiner & Madlaina and None Of Them. Her work is characterized by great stylistic and formal versatility. In her master’s thesis in transdisciplinarity (ZHdK) she dealt with gender and the writing of song...
2021-01-2941 min
Musicians in ConversationFranziska StaubliIn this episode Natalia talks with Franziska 'Ziska' Staubli (Musician, Artist) about learning to play guitar, how to improvise and the importance of speaking to girls, non-binary and queer people in her songbook.About ZiskaFranziska Staubli is a musician and artist. She has been on stage and making music for over 15 years - currently with Acid Amazonians, Long Tall Jefferson, Dalai Puma, Haubi Songs, Steiner & Madlaina and None Of Them. Her work is characterized by great stylistic and formal versatility. In her master's thesis in transdisciplinarity (ZHdK) she dealt with gender and the writing of song...
2021-01-2941 min
Musicians in ConversationDJ Bone Black
In this episode Natalia talks with Bone Black (DJ, Producer) about Gqom music, Bone Black’s residency in Johannesburg, South Africa and the importance of sharing your network and uplifting others. They also give practical advice on how to start an association in Switzerland!
About Bone Black
Bone Black, DJ and producer, blends dark hard-hitting yet smooth Gqom with Afrohouse stuttering vogue beats and percussive diasporic tracks creating a unique soundscape that offer a deep gaze into a digital afrofuture.
Bone Black’s Gqom Music Recommendations:
Sho Madjozi
Moonchild Sane...
2021-01-1540 min
Musicians in ConversationDJ Bone BlackIn this episode Natalia talks with Bone Black (DJ, Producer) about Gqom music, Bone Black’s residency in Johannesburg, South Africa and the importance of sharing your network and uplifting others. They also give practical advice on how to start an association in Switzerland!About Bone BlackBone Black, DJ and producer, blends dark hard-hitting yet smooth Gqom with Afrohouse stuttering vogue beats and percussive diasporic tracks creating a unique soundscape that offer a deep gaze into a digital afrofuture.Bone Black’s Gqom Music Recommendations:Sho MadjoziMoonchild SanellyDistruction Boyz...
2021-01-1540 min
Musicians in ConversationLaura Livers
In this episode Natalia talks with Laura Livers (Pianist, Composer) about what it takes to study music to a high level and getting over the embarrassment of showing your work. Laura also shares practical advice when it comes to ownership of songs when collaborating with other artists.
About Laura Livers
Laura Livers (*1988) is a Swiss pianist and composer. After graduating from Lucerne University of applied sciences majoring in classical piano and jazz theory, she continued her studies at the university of applied sciences Bern specializing in the interpretation and composition of contemporary music. As artist...
2021-01-0138 min
Musicians in ConversationLaura LiversIn this episode Natalia talks with Laura Livers (Pianist, Composer) about what it takes to study music to a high level and getting over the embarrassment of showing your work. Laura also shares practical advice when it comes to ownership of songs when collaborating with other artists.About Laura LiversLaura Livers (*1988) is a Swiss pianist and composer. After graduating from Lucerne University of applied sciences majoring in classical piano and jazz theory, she continued her studies at the university of applied sciences Bern specializing in the interpretation and composition of contemporary music. As artist in residency...
2021-01-0138 min
Musicians in ConversationJuli LeeIn this episode Natalia talks with Juli Lee (DJ, Producer) about going from being a dancer to a DJ, taking every opportunity to play music and how to make the most out of your time in a music studio. Juli Lee is also the producer of the theme music for this podcast!
About Juli Lee
As a DJ, Juli Lee combines groovy rhythms and driving bass-lines. Her sound is a danceable catchy mix of House & Techno or as she would describe it: I play music between 116 and 126 BPM. She see’s it as the duty of...
2020-12-1839 min
Musicians in ConversationJuli LeeIn this episode Natalia talks with Juli Lee (DJ, Producer) about going from being a dancer to a DJ, taking every opportunity to play music and how to make the most out of your time in a music studio. Juli Lee is also the producer of the theme music for this podcast!About Juli LeeAs a DJ, Juli Lee combines groovy rhythms and driving bass-lines. Her sound is a danceable catchy mix of House & Techno or as she would describe it: I play music between 116 and 126 BPM. She see's it as the duty of a DJ...
2020-12-1839 min
www.polyphon.orgBOTZ3000 Interview mit Preisträger*in des Berner Kulturpreises 2020Helvetiarockt, vertreten durch Laetizia Carigiet und Johannes Günther, Leiter des Kinder- und Jugendchors des Berner Münsters im Gespräch bei RaBe.
2020-12-1426 min
Musicians in ConversationLeila MoonIn this episode Natalia talks with Leila Moon (DJ, Producer, Songwriter) about her school life, self esteem and how to be your own best friend. They also talk about the creative process behind her song “Dansoz” which came out of the theater piece of the same name, by actress and dancer, Tümay Kilincel. Leila was responsible for the music production and musical direction.About Leila MoonDJ Leila Moon is a Songwriter, Producer and DJ specialising in funk, disco, raï, gnawa, afrobeat, r’n’b, mahraganat, electronic and house! Her eclectic music style is a culmination of her coll...
2020-12-0340 min
Musicians in ConversationLeila MoonIn this episode Natalia talks with Leila Moon (DJ, Producer, Songwriter) about her school life, self esteem and how to be your own best friend. They also talk about the creative process behind her song “Dansoz” which came out of the theater piece of the same name, by actress and dancer, Tümay Kilincel. Leila was responsible for the music production and musical direction.
About Leila Moon
DJ Leila Moon is a Songwriter, Producer and DJ specialising in funk, disco, raï, gnawa, afrobeat, r’n’b, mahraganat, electronic and house! Her eclectic music style is a culmination of her coll...
2020-12-0340 min
La VostokE - Radio VostokMusic Directory : Portrait #2 avec Aurelia JaquierL’association Helvetiarockt a lancé, le 20 octobre dernier, la plateforme MusicDirectory.ch. Une banque de donnée regroupant toutes les femmes et les personnes non binaires, trans et intersex actives dans l’industrie musicale suisse, toutes professions confondues. Zoom sur ces différents profils qui font tourner la musique suisse !
Cette semaine, on continue notre série de portraits autour de cette initiative avec Aurelia Jaquier, bookeuse chez Takk. Au micro de Lola, elle nous parle de l’importance de cette base de donnée, de son expérience en tant que femme dans l’industrie de la musique suisse...
2020-11-0900 minMusikredaktion Archives - Kanal KZoom – Female* Music LabHelvetiarockt und Drosos Stiftung fördern Frauen* in der Schweizer Musikszene.
08. April 2020
Moderation: Matteo Fruci, Redaktion: Nisha Thangeswaran
Female* Music Lab ist ein Projekt, das Frauen* in der elektronischen Musikwelt fördert. Die Co-Leiterin, Kathy Bajaria erzählt, wieso das Projekt der Drosos Stiftung sowie des Vereins Helvetiarockt existiert und wie dieses aufgebaut ist. Mit den Angeboten DJing, Songwriting und Beatmaking sind sie an vier Standorten der Schweiz präsent. Jessica Plattner, auch bekannt als Jessiquoi, gibt Auskunft über die verschiedenen Workshops und wie sie selbst im Kurs Beatmaking Technikwissen vermittelt. Die Musikerin Eli Wo...
2020-04-0800 minF-Tracks Archives - Kanal KZoom – Female* Music LabHelvetiarockt und Drosos Stiftung fördern Frauen* in der Schweizer Musikszene.
08. April 2020
Moderation: Matteo Fruci, Redaktion: Nisha Thangeswaran
Female* Music Lab ist ein Projekt, das Frauen* in der elektronischen Musikwelt fördert. Die Co-Leiterin, Kathy Bajaria erzählt, wieso das Projekt der Drosos Stiftung sowie des Vereins Helvetiarockt existiert und wie dieses aufgebaut ist. Mit den Angeboten DJing, Songwriting und Beatmaking sind sie an vier Standorten der Schweiz präsent. Jessica Plattner, auch bekannt als Jessiquoi, gibt Auskunft über die verschiedenen Workshops und wie sie selbst im Kurs Beatmaking Technikwissen vermittelt. Die Musikerin Eli Wo...
2020-04-0800 min
Bölz no eisFrauen* in der Schweizer Musikbranche: HelvetiarocktIn der Schweizer Musikbranche sind Frauen* deutlich unterrepräsentiert. Helvetiarockt setzt sich für eine diverse und gleichberechtigte Musikszene ein. Aber am besten hörst du gleich unserem Interviewgast, Elia von Helvetiarockt, zu! Ausserdem: Wir reden über Corona, Uber und frische Tracks aus unserem geliebten Synthwave-Genre. 80s Track der Woche ist Bobby O - She Has A Way.
2020-03-041h 59
Elie's Coffee Talks#21 Jasmin AlbashSinger Composer Vocal Coach
Jasmin is a singer, vocal coach and composer from Altnau, Kanton Thurgau. Her base is BASEL.
She has been teaching for 10 years now based on CVT (Complete Vocal Technique) and her Jazz & Pop studies. Her school is called SING OUT LOUD! where she has one on one lessons and gives workshops.
But that’s only one of the 4 projects she has!
She is also a singer and has 2 bands:
Jasmin Albash (previously The RK)
Kallemi that started as an exchange project by Kaserne Basel.
And in October last year, she also started her Youtube channel: Sijada Se...
2020-02-2440 min
Jazz am Sunntig uf Radio RaBe - die Jazzsändig für Bärn! Mit Athina Dill, Manon Mullener, Christian Schütz und Simon PetermannHelvetiarockt III.mp3Jazz am Sunntig uf Radio RaBe - die Jazzsändig für Bärn! Mit Athina Dill, Manon Mullener, Christian Schütz und Simon Petermann Helvetiarockt III.mp3
2019-09-2959 minJazz am Sunntig uf Radio RaBe - die Jazzsändig für Bärn! Mit Athina Dill, Manon Mullener, Christian Schütz und Simon PetermannHelvetiarockt 1.mp3Jazz am Sunntig uf Radio RaBe - die Jazzsändig für Bärn! Mit Athina Dill, Manon Mullener, Christian Schütz und Simon Petermann Helvetiarockt 1.mp3
2019-09-0159 min
Carmen Fenk – Café UtopiaKREATIVE LEBEN | Muriel Rhyner - Bassistin, Frontfrau & beste Köchin der WeltBassistin, Frontfrau & beste Köchin der Welt
Ich umgebe mich mit kreativen Leuten. Eigentlich bin ich umzingelt von Kreativen – ALLE MACHEN WAS! Was ist deine Art dich kreativ auszudrücken? Was treibt dich an? Wo ist deine Quelle und was macht dir am meisten Angst?
Heute mit Muriel Rhyner – Frontfrau und Bassistin der Band Delilas. Seit 13 Jahren ist die Band in der Schweiz und im Ausland unterwegs. Mit Muriel spreche ich über ihre Urkraft, die Vinyl-Sammlung ihrer Eltern und kochen – auch eine Leidenschaft von ihr.
www.delilahsmusic.com
helvetiarockt.ch
2019-06-1433 min
Radio Bern RaBe (OFFICIAL)KultuRadar #22 - Sendung vom 16. Juni 2016Empowerment Day Special - diese Ausgabe des RaBe-Kulturmagazins ist ganz den Frauen gewidmet - mit Regula Frei (Helvetiarockt), Jackie Brutsche (The Jackets) und Lisa Catena (Komikerin).
2016-06-1633 min
Magazin da culturaHELVETIAROCKT – per dapli musicistas en il jazz, pop e rockCura avais vus vesì l'ultima giada in concert cun ina dunna vid la battaria, a la ghitarra electrica u al bass? «It's a Man's World» chantava James Brown e quest titel descriva bain la scena svizra da pop, rock e jazz! La statistica mussa che las dunnas èn sutrepreschentadas sin las tribunas da concert. Quest fatg ha motivà la societad HELVETIAROCKT d'organisar events e workshops per promover musicistas.
En sia rubrica deditgada a la litteratura propona Esther Krättli in sguard en il cudesch da maletgs «In aunghel vul viver sco carstgaun sin tiara»as da Letizia Winzap-Monn.
Redacziun: Astrid Alexandr...
2015-11-1458 min