Das DUO Zaugg&Widmerin kreiert mit Stimmen und Akkordeon seinen eigenen Klangkosmos von Volkslied über Kunstlied bis zu barocken Stücken. Traditionelle Lieder werden arrangiert, klassische Lieder neu interpretiert oder Naturjodel gejutzt. Sarah und Olivia erkunden spielerisch das traditionelle Liedgut, und schaffen Neues mit Freude an der Transformation.

Benedikt Meyer is a historian and cabaret artist. He shares curious stories from the past, convinced that people back then were just as absurd, clumsy, strange and endearing as we are today. The result is poetic time travel and humorous history lessons. 

Whether with the grand pedal harp of the Celtic harp, Jael captivates her audience with resonant, uplifting and delicate tones. Her expressive and atmospheric harp music creates connections and brings strength.

Finja and Sophie have known each other since preschool. After years apart, they reunite as teenagers, begin singing together and harmonize perfectly from the start. Along with Wolfgang Zwiauer (instrumentation), they create chamber versions of today’s pop culture hits, from Billie Eilish to Rihanna, Adele, and Ed Sheeran.

If Switzerland can claim a gifted entertainer, it is undoubtedly Michael von der Heide” (BAZ). Michael captivates with his musical versatility, charming presence, and sharp wit. His music is compelling, sung in German, Swiss German, and French. His sound is modern, featuring influences from jazz, pop, folk, and chanson. He performs in a duo for KULTUR AM BETTRAND.

Christoph Simon captivates with his calm presence, diving into witty and absurd situations while also contemplating philosophical thoughts about life and humanity. His work is a wonderful amalgam of humor and melancholy, modesty and honesty, blending small tragedies with a "glass is half full" view on life.

When Lucky Wüthrich from Thun strums his guitar and lets his extraordinary, soul-infused voice ring out - paired with an emotional depth that seems to come from somewhere deep behind his ribs - bis songs take on a nearly tangible urgency. In that moment, it becomes clear to everyone that he is a truly honest, authentic and highly talented musician. 

With imagination and sensitivity, *Bluescht* reinterprets traditional folk songs, adding their own pieces and natural yodeling. Seraina Clark’s versatile vocals both touch and surprise, while Hannes Fankhauser’s creative double bass accompaniment complements beautifully. *Bluescht* radiates an infectious joy and authenticity, bringing a refreshing, uplifting energy to their music.

Colin Vallon has established himself as a very distinct voice among the numerous jazz pianists of his generation, perfectly fitting into the catalog of ECM Records. His musical performances are deeply profound, calming, peaceful, and inspiring—heartwarming and world-class.

Fraynni Rui is a Venezuelan violinist based in Basel. For her, music and the violin are more than just a profession; they are her language, her way of understanding the world, and a means of sharing her essence with others. Though rooted in classical music, she also experiments with various styles, such as Latin folk songs and other genres, constantly seeking an honest and direct musical connection between performer and audience.

Anna Trauffer is a fine magician who not only sings while playing the double bass but also creates music with everything else at her fingertips: glasses, an old zither, or a music box. With her interpretations of traditional folk songs, she irresistibly captivates everyone, from the very young to the old.

Hank Shizzoe loves mountains and forests, tasteful guitar sounds, motorcycles, and the art of crafting songs. His deep voice and well-structured lyrics touch with straightforward honesty, while his noble guitar technique exudes a quiet, fiery temperament.

Shirley Grimes' folk songs are personal and intimate, set against a soundscape that evokes her homeland of Ireland. She questions humanity and reminds us of the beauty of simplicity. Listening to Shirley is an authentic and honest experience that simply feels good

Corin Curschellas, with her clear, open natural voice, is a seeker of old sounds and a tracker of Grisons folk culture. She has always dared to navigate the musical divide between her inherited homeland and the various places she has explored around the world, thus creating a deeply personal musical home for herself.

On a selection of Schwyzerörgeli, Thomas Aeschbacher plays innovative original compositions and music that touches the soul. He was raised in a music-loving family and exposed to almost all musical styles. He has gathered extensive experience in various formations, both solo and larger formations.

From the tender heart of each story, Sarah sings her intimate songs, never shying away from exploring the complex world around her. When she sings, it feels like a conversation with an old friend—full of laughter, tears, and thoughtful acceptance. Sarah connects her American roots to her Swiss experiences through her music.

Peter Finc travels the world with his music, soaking up impressions like a sponge and infusing them into his sound. With quirky ideas as plentiful as sand on the beach and a completely accent-free guitar playing style, the world is his home. The exact genre label is yet to be invented—bluesy, jazzy, rocky, groovy... a true one-man band.

Caroline Chevin offers her audience deep insights into her very personal emotional world. This is her strength. With her personality and enthusiasm for life and music, she has the ability to captivate others and transport them into a magical world for a moment of happiness.

Walter Däpp, a long-time journalist and author of the radio series 'Morgegschichte,' tells Bernese German short stories that encourage pausing, breathing, reflecting, and smiling—tales about the everyday and the unspeakable, the old and the new, the foreign and the familiar, and the little things that make life worthwhile. Gentle. Poetic. With a wink.

Whether she improvises freely or tonally, interprets a solo composition by Bach, Prokofiev, Ysaÿe, or plays (folk/church) songs: Bettina Boller’s soulful performance touches, comforts, entertains, and inspires—it feels good.

Alexandre Pelichet enjoys the tragicomic, the humor that lies behind all the seriousness of life. Through humor, life becomes even more worthwhile, lighter, a beautiful thought even more beautiful, and the complicated suddenly becomes quite simple. The stories he tells aim to merge the mind and heart.

Raphael Schneider plays acoustic solo pieces on the guitar that can be categorized somewhere between fingerstyle, classical, pop, and instrumental songwriting. This genre-blending connection creates a dreamy atmosphere that reflects his years of love for playing the guitar.

Veronika Ehrensperger navigates through a wide range of genres with her harp music. She plays harmonious melodies, classical pieces, and groovy folk music from various regions around the world, musically interpreting texts and images, experimenting with sounds, and immersing herself in meditative tones. She enchants listeners with her harp. 

Whether it's music from the 19th century, Spanish romantic works, or folkloric modernity, Christian Buck transports listeners into the world of classical guitar with its rich colors and melancholic beauty. In a small and intimate setting, the guitar's charm is strikingly developed: with profound playing and attentive listening, the musician enchants his audience.

Es ist seine Stimme und es sind seine Songs. Darunter zeigt sich eine Seele, welche

die Emotionen fast greifbar macht. Da singt einer mit Intensität und Intimität,

mit Power und Zärtlichkeit, für sich selbst und für alle. Er singt seit mehr als 50 Jahren, was er fühlt und lebt; ob das nun Soul, Folk, Gospel oder Blues ist, spielt eine eher untergeordnete Rolle. Selbst die Covers, die er interpretiert, macht er sich zu eigen.

„Meine Stimme ist ein Geschenk. Dafür bin ich sehr dankbar.“

Vincent Brunel ist leidenschaftlicher Geigenspieler. Er jongliert mit klassischer, Jazz- und traditioneller Musik und teilt mit dem Publikum die Melodien, die er auf seinen Reisen und Abenteuern gesammelt hat. Mehr als nur ein Instrument ist die Geige für ihn eine Brücke zwischen Kulturen und Emotionen – sie trägt seine Gefühle weiter, von Bachs Musik über irische Jigs bis hin zu traditionellen Tänzen aus der Auvergne und Skandinavien. Er tritt alleine oder im Duo mit Akkordeon oder Cello auf.

"Heartwarming" (LZ). Rahel Giger sings, plays instruments, and philosophises about life, death, and everything in between. Whether in Swiss German, Romansh, Spanisch, or Slovenian, her songs are a balm for the soul, transcending all kinds of boundaries. She also reads from her book.

Lea's acoustic, melodic songs go straight to the heart. With her velvety voice, she gently tells stories of life, letting go, the wonder of existence, and lasting encounters. Lea's style is a fusion of singer-songwriter, pop, jazz and folk.  

 Blathnaid Fischers Harp music invites you to sit back and just enjoy the moment. She lets her fingers fly, making the harp sparkle with a wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary music.   

Full of joy for life, captivating, unexpected and surprising - Anita and Lisa's repertoire ranges from calm and contemplative music to touching melodies and lively, mood-boosting dance tunes. They create inventive original compositions, where the violin, the Schwyzerörgeli and yodelling take turns in the spotlight. 

Gabriela Bonetti invites you to dive into the world of fairy tales with her and forget space and time. Small creative surprises and beautiful music accompany a deep experience of fairy tales, stories and poetry.

Ruth Schwegler loves subtle tones and poetry. She believes that the silence between words is music, while words create landscapes of life. Her instrument is her voice, through which she expresses human emotions and touches souls. She accentuates poems with delicate sounds, creating an additional space for reflection.

Under the motto "Without Roots, No Wings," Melanie & Ueli Oesch (Oesch’s die Dritten) interpret both traditional and modern melodies with Schwyzerörgeli, yodeling, and singing. The hearts of this father-daughter duo, appearing for the first time exclusively at KULTUR AM BETTRAND, beat for folk music in all its colors and facets. And there will surely be time for a few stories, too!

Sandra Künzis’ texts and sound excite with energy, directness, and precision. She belongs to the first generation of Swiss poetry slams. Her stage performance is provocative, intelligent, profound, and humorous. The Bernese artist writes for stage, radio, and print.

Gwendolyn Masin’s love for playing the violin stems from her insatiable curiosity to understand human nature, musical expression, and the psychological connection between the two. She is a daring and exciting artist who happily ventures into unknown territory.

With Veronika Stalder, jazz, world music, folk, and classical merge into her unique singing and style. The talented multi-instrumentalist feels at home whether she’s singing about Mother Earth, playing Irish tunes on the violin, plucking African riffs on the guitar, or nurturing traditional Swiss folk songs.

The performances of William White, who grew up in Barbados, are bursting with energy. He is a talented songwriter and singer, placing equal importance on the messages in his songs as he does on strong melodies and driving grooves. William White's music reflects his Caribbean roots and is described as a blend of soul, funk, and reggae.

Freda Goodlet possesses what few singers have: a divine voice. She carries the heritage of her homeland and its rhythm and blues culture in her heart. The American, who has lived in Switzerland for over 20 years, sings soulful pop that is very authentic, experienced, grounded, felt, and close to life.

Peter Sarbach, raised on a farm in the Emmental region, radiates both innocence and wisdom. As a singer-songwriter, he performs touching, humorous, and heartfelt dialect songs. Alongside his voice, he plays the Ronroco, a small guitar from the Andes. In the past, his 30-day bicycle concert tours have garnered significant attention.

Florian Favre has a penchant for vibrant harmonies, which he continually ignites to give his chords new directions on the fly. With his groove-oriented and stylistically open playing style, he is regarded as a particularly creatively gifted representative of the local pianist community.

Pink Pedrazzi: For many years, he has conjured up a piece of Americana from his large black top hat with his outstanding voice, guitar, ukulele, and beautiful songs. In his solo program, he presents songs and stories about an inattentive taxi driver, the first moon landing, and the experience of growing older.

Ariane Von Graffenried's lyrics shift from the concrete to the poetic and back again, sometimes in German, sometimes in English, sometimes in dialect. She is a storyteller of the secret and the hidden, a reporter from the rough yet elegant underbelly of the fashionable, a literary weaver of the provincial underground.

MGM, Müller Gerber Meier, are three friends, three guitars, three voices, and many stories about rock 'n' roll, the street, and life. Let yourselves be enchanted by the favorite songs of these three friends and their stories. An acoustic firework is guaranteed. They can also perform as a duo or solo.

Since his childhood, he has been captivated by the Bernese chansons of Mani Matter, the Bernese troubadours, the trouvères, and many others. He has an impressive repertoire of chansons and other songs, especially in Bernese German. He also loves harmony singing, and if desired, he could even sing together with you.

Claire sings and chats in a free-spirited Berlin dialect, bouncing from moment to moment, losing the thread but never losing herself. She flies without wings, accompanied by Mozart at the piano. She quickly lands in heaven with her little wise grandmother, who becomes so vivid before the audience's eyes that one might think she has briefly risen from the dead for the evening.

Julien Kilchenmann grew up with classical music and celebrated international success early on with the Galatea Quartet, which he founded nearly 20 years ago. His solo performances take the audience on a journey through the history of the cello, spanning from Baroque to jazz. Julien is unafraid of crossing boundaries and sees music as a universal emotional language that touches the spirit and soul, free from time and place.

The actress Hanna Scheuring reads various texts on the themes of love and life, peppered here and there with some satirical passages from Loriot to Elke Heidenreich. Whether it's stories about a 14-year-old woman's first love, an older lady who falls in love with her tenant again, or the absurdities of family life, relationships, and bureaucracy, Hanna creates touching yet lighthearted moments of togetherness.

Albin Brun plays his original compositions on the Schwyzerörgeli in a distinctive, soulful manner. Often, the melodies carry a cheerful melancholy, evoking a sense of both homesickness and wanderlust. The wide world he has traveled with his music feels as much at home in his instrument as do the beloved mountains.

Humolli is a cheerful encounter clown who offers a little break from everyday life through music, singing and storytelling. Withe charm, warmth and a touch of mischief, he brings lightness and laughter - especially where they are needed most. As part of KULTUR AM BETTRAND, he visits adults, creating moments of warmth and joy

When Hans Feigenwinter sits down at the piano and beings to improvise, anything is possible. The music emerges in the moment, shaped by its surroundings. This allows the atmosphere in the room to be effortlessly captured - creating a sense of urgency in intimate concerts that is quite different from a conventional setting. 

How does a crash course for aspiring mind readers work? What's the best way to consult the rune oracle? And how much magic is hidden in a first name? Magician Cyrano takes you on a journey through his personal, whimsical and magical world.

Born on Vancouver Island, Canada's west coast, where rainforests meet the ocean, Andrea grew up amongst bears, whales and ancient cedars. Her visceral, poetic songwriting, her voicing straight from the marrow, and the palpable sense of connection felt at her live shows highlight Andrea's work as an artist. 

Nicole Johänntgen is a saxophonist who plays with heart, body, and soul. Her concerts are unforgettable, both energetically vibrant and emotionally stirring. Her saxophone playing combines soft, intense tones with rhythmically dancing melodies. One forgets everyday life and embarks on a journey where romance and groove define the atmosphere. The love and connection felt during each concert experience resonate deeply.

Sensitive, flowing, and heartwarming, Kathrin Oplatka's music creates a harmonious atmosphere. With joy, she shares the beauty of classical melodies in all their richness. Upon request, she also performs as a flute duo, combining music and storytelling.

Erna Dudensing tells stories for young and old alike, in dialect, standard German, Romanian and Danube Swabian. If desired, she can also be booked with her partner, who accompanies the stories on the harmonica

Martina Linn’s deep connection to her mother tongue is palpable in every note she sings. Her approach to traditional Swiss folk music is fresh, respectful, and inspiring. Martina is at home in Switzerland's musical traditions, whether she is yodeling or singing in Romansch.

Vera Kappeler defies categorization. The music of the pianist and harmonium player ranges from quirky sound experiments to idiosyncratic jazz interpretations to chansons. In her handling of old Swiss, Celtic, and American folk songs, she demonstrates boundless creativity.

Basil Anliker has a fine sense for language and the sound that carries it—an unmistakable tone that runs through his work. He is a cornerstone of the scene. With a powerful voice and sharp lyrics, he raps in dialect about people on the brink, both rough and wistful. The melancholic artist reflects on life and death, being a precise observer and razor-sharp lyricist.

Ana Oltean once said, "As a child, I always wanted to have a warm, full flute sound. I worked for years, searching and searching..." Ana still searches; she finds and searches again. Her sound, her love for classical music and beyond, and her determination to convey this love make Ana’s performances special.

"The musical universe of Anna Känzig knows no bounds. She loves to experiment with various musical styles and feels at home in multiple genres, but her favorite home remains folk. With her crystal-clear voice, she tells her stories wrapped in songs, the beauty of which resonates long after the concert has ended."

Isabel Lerchmüller transports listeners to distant worlds with her Japanese shakuhachi flutes. In her music, she reveals the beauty of simplicity. Her calm and meditative sounds create space for relaxation and rejuvenation, for breathing and dreaming.

Brigitte Hirsig tells fairy tales, improvises stories, and creates captivating illustrative soundscapes with her voice and words. There is laughter, tears, and wonder. No dusty fairy tales, no dripping morals, no false romanticism—no, what you encounter is life in the form of images. Witty, touching, clever, and profound."

Michael Fehr is a storyteller, poet, singer, and performer. His performances are an event in themselves. His profound and precise texts shift between song and narrative, consistently illuminating existential states of being human.

Clíodhna Ní Aodáin's cello is the sound of her soul. She plays the old melodies of Ireland and Scotland with a beautiful presence that touches the heart. Her voice is equally enchanting—ranging from vocalizations to songs and stories, all delivered with the soft accent of her hometown, Dublin.

Santiago is a Colombian cellist, composer, and folklorist. His music spans from classical pieces to Latin American song repertoire and free improvisation. Santiago is passionate about music and loves to connect his personal relationship with it to the poetry and lyrics of the songs that have accompanied him since childhood.

Trummer, the singer-songwriter in Bernese German, tells stories about being human. He prefers to do this through concrete narratives that are sincere, unvarnished, and heartfelt. He doesn't seek the extraordinary but rather those themes that shape everyday life, providing depth without necessarily bringing adventure.

Matto Kämpf is a jester. But he's one who skillfully shapes his characters into timely satires. He playfully and joyfully experiments with genres. He masters both absurdity and self-irony, as well as witty psychoanalytical quips. His work features dry humor, Bernese coziness, and a diversity of text and imagery.

The alligators grunt, the mosquitoes are too lazy to bite, a hoarse rooster croaks on the steaming dung heap, the jungle beat groans and rumbles forward, refusing to stop." Han Sue Lee Tischhauser is a bluesman with edges and roughness. He doesn’t write music; he plays it. Swamp blues, lo-fi boogie trash, American-Caribbean-African-Pacific island music. He dryly remarks, 'It's just blues.

As a two-legged jukebox, Lukas Langenegger transports the audience back to the golden era of pop songwriting, from England across the Atlantic, from the Beatles to Dylan and back. He brings the past into the present; nostalgia is a must, and the music never stops.

Pirmin Huber combines the ancient sounds of archaic Swiss folk music with free improvisation and groovy pop-jazz elements, creating a captivating bridge between the past and the present.

She loves to take people away from everyday life. Into the world of fairy tales, myths, and newly born stories every day. She tells them freely, making them come alive in the space, in our minds. They carry you far away and right to yourself. And in the end, there remains this feeling: Somehow, it will all be okay!