The invited artists take us on a musical journey with their personal selections during the Afrosonica – Soundscapes set. The records played are from the Marco Botta collection, acquired by the MEG, featuring nearly 5,000 LPs from the 1960s and 70s. Ras Mali, a renowned collector of African music and host of the Diaraby Show on Radio Usine, offers an energetic DJ set that spans genres from coupé-décalé to soukous and afrobeat.
In “L’Aquarium,” Calaferte delves into the monotony and routine of a couple after many years together. Set during a fall evening, this comedy highlights how former passionate partners become unable to surprise each other, trapped in their daily lives much like fish swimming in circles in an aquarium. The humor emerges from everyday situations, skillfully captured by the author.
In French.
Théâtre Spirale presents “Memory of Fire” by Eduardo Galeano at La Parfumerie, a poetic and thought-provoking performance inspired by Latin American history. This show amplifies the voices of the voiceless through myths, legends, historical events, and stories. Directed by Patrick Mohr, the production weaves together text, music, and visuals, featuring a collaboration with versatile artists. On Fridays, the program is enhanced with Cuban music concerts.
The Chœur Diakoff presents an All Saints’ Day Concert, featuring Hymns of the Cherubim, Hymns to the Virgin, and prayers for the departed, under the direction of Alexandre Diakoff. Showcasing the richness of Slavic Orthodox choral tradition, the concert offers a reflective and moving musical experience.
Enjoy a unique experience with Laëtycia Vumuka during a dance-guided tour of the “Afrosonica – Soundscapes” exhibition. This artist invites you to embark on a sensory journey that blends African and Afro-diasporic music with expressive movement. It’s an original way to discover the exhibition, led by the rhythm of dance.
Afrosonica – Soundscapes is an immersive exhibition exploring the deep cultural significance of sound and music in African societies and their diasporas. Through historical and contemporary perspectives, it highlights the power of sound as a bridge between memory, identity, and transformation. Featuring a diverse collection of instruments, archival recordings, and contemporary installations, the exhibition invites visitors on a multisensory journey where music connects the past and present, the human and the spiritual.
The Gurtner/Bovay/Gremaud collective showcases “La Magnificité” at Maison Saint-Gervais. This trio, consisting of Michèle Gurtner, Tiphanie Bovay-Klameth, and François Gremaud, performs a series of lively and absurd sketches that highlight a playful and purposeless blend of gestures and dialogue. Combining elements of automatic writing, surrealist games, and improvisation, their performance is naive, poetic, tender, and most importantly, hilariously engaging.
In French.
“Neolithica, the Great Secret” is a parable exploring the emergence of power and sedentism during the Neolithic era. The performance delves into the hierarchies and violence that arose in that period. Produced by Théâtre de Carouge and directed by Dominique Ziegler, the play examines technical, cultural, political, religious, and social transformations. Supported by the City of Geneva, this production invites a collective reflection on the roots of modern human issues.
Kids ages 10 and up.
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