Listening Session w/ Bill Brewster

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.

Watch here the Kasheme Conversations of Bill Brewster
https://youtu.be/DKc3sidsbdg

thx to Bill:
https://soundcloud.com/billbrewster

Stay tuned for more!
Kasheme Conversations next month with LAARAJI

TASCAM DR-40X

Listening Session w/ Bill Brewster

From an early age on Joaquin Joe Claussell’s favorite time was devoted to listening to music.

Claussell began to periodically transform his childhood bedroom into a sound vessel in which he and his brother Jose were taken on trips to other worlds and galaxies.

A few years ago, Claussell created a 2-hour radio session and extended „An Invitation to Openness“ to anyone interested in audibly visiting his listening chamber-filled with an immerse library of sounds and rhythms deeply rooted in eclectic genres of music.

„An Invitation To Openness“ is simply an alternate channel that can be opened by anyone who has the capacity to listen in the way of putting their ego aside and simply allow their senses to engage into something different.

AN INVITATION TO OPENNESS | LISTENING SESSION
W/ JOE CLAUSSELL (NYC) - Live recorded at Kasheme on Sunday 23th of April 2024 - 7pm

An Invitation to Openness | Stories by Joaquin "Joe" Claussell | April 24'

Live Session w/ Laraaji at Kunstraum Walcheturm
in collaboration with Noise Reduction & MushRoom

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.

Watch here the Kasheme Conversations of Laraaji
https://youtu.be/1wn71dWyybE

Watch here the Live Session of Laraaji at Kunstraum Walcheturm
https://www.youtube.com/live/yjnl-aDdx2M?si=UiueUFtDaH6RQPMz

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Kasheme Conversations next month with DJ Amir

Live Session w/ Laraaji

Listening Session w/ DJ Amir

Amir Abdullah is a highly respected American DJ, curator, music historian, sample digger, and producer. His passion for jazz catapulted him into the spotlight as one half of the iconic mixtape and DJ duo, Kon & Amir. With his own label, 180-Proof Records, founded in 2011, he further solidified his place in the music industry and continues to push the boundaries of adventurous music, uncovering forgotten artists and sounds ever since. He recently executive produced Strata Records – The Sound of Detroit, reimagined by Jazzanova, a project that highlights his expertise and dedication to preserving musical history and fostering education.
In this conversation, DJ Amir talks about his profound connection to Hip Hop and lets us in on his exciting upcoming projects and collaborations.

“My friends at the same age of 7 or 8 years old would go spend money on ice cream and candy. I would spend money and go buy records.”

Watch here the Kasheme Conversations of DJ Amir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIRppk7FG6c

Stay tuned for more!
Kasheme Conversations next month with SHUYA OKINO

Listening Session w/ DJ Amir

Listening Session w/ Shuya Okino

Shuya Okino is a globally recognized DJ, producer, and cultural icon, best known as one half of Kyoto Jazz Massive, Japan’s pioneering jazz and electronic music duo. A passionate advocate for Japanese club culture, he skillfully blends the influences of jazz and electronic music, connecting audiences around the globe and across different musical landscapes. In addition to his work with Kyoto Jazz Massive, Okino is the founder of the renowned music venue The Room in Tokyo and is also an accomplished author and music curator.
On his second visit to our Livingroom, we sat down with Shuya to talk about his experience at Kasheme and his aspiration to create soundscapes for all kinds of public spaces.

Watch here the Kasheme Conversations of Shuya Okino
https://youtu.be/fkzE_AtH4z4

Stay tuned for more!
Kasheme Conversations next month with GE-OLOGY

Listening Session w/ Shuya Okino

KRESHNIK 
LIVINGROOM
17.04.25
PEACE
https://www.instagram.com/nick_mazrekaj/

Kreshnik | Livingroom 17.04.25

- The Goldcast 134 - 

An eclectic journey recorded live at the beautiful Kasheme in Zurich 2019

The Goldcast 134 (Jul 18, 2025) live at Kasheme 2019

Kasheme - Livingroom Session w/Ajele 30.8.2025

fictionalive proudly presents — Cavaliere Spruzzi's Funky Love Cruises

This is Vol. 7 — and again, today, you're in for a real treat — Feel The Fire In The Living Room

Vinyl Live Set - Expect more  ::  The cruises so far — Cavaliere Spruzzi's Funky Love Cruises  https://soundcloud.com/fictionalive/sets/presents-cavaliere-spruzzis-funky-love-cruises-dj-sets

Cavaliere Spruzzi @user-528168900-123902670 


artwork photography, image editing: fictionalive


fusion of it all - 
fictionalive with 
the popoems series and 
the hyper media reports

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A Funky Love Cruise Vol 7 — Feel The Fire In The Living Room // Vinyl Live Set

What a night! Thank you to all the dancers who made the night what it was, and to the friends who came through. The vibe was almost impossible to top. Special thanks to the unknown person who switched the cleaning lights on and off at exactly the right moment, just as the place exploded for the first time — the light show was perfect!

Big thanks to Nick for the invitation and to Flavio for being such a great host. At the beginning there are still a few rough transitions until I really started to feel comfortable and the journey took its course. The full set is now up on SoundCloud if you’d like to listen back.

Groove on,

thomas_wood@kasheme_studio17.01.2026

BOOKINGS:
- The Red Room Agency -
Kelli@TheRedRoomAgency.com

.DEEP.RAW.SOUL.
.SHARE.SAVE.LOVE.
.YOU.WE.EVERYBODY.

25.01.25 - MAW Lounge (12 Jahr Jubiläum)
13.02.25 - Sihl Rec (instore session)
29.11.25 - Sihl Records (instore session)
19.12.25 - Kasheme (studio set)

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.

: : : The Great Dance of Existence  
— in the theater of illusions

Without Your Music, There's No fictionalive.
With It, There's Endless Music.

fictionalive /  
popoems series / hyper media reports  
2001 / 2011 / 2024  

// From Divider to Unifier  
– it works. In my world.  

dreamer ⭕️ dream big  

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fictionalive crafts music that’s more than tracks—it’s a simple, living philosophy for our chaotic times: three steps to make sense of it all.  

The Three-Step Framework
fictionalive: Seeds that become trees (all of us)—raw ideas and stories sparking potential in listeners.  
popoems: The water needed to grow, the poetic view on life—emotion and language nourishing the spark into meaning.  
hyper media reports: The earth, the facts the tree grows on—reality’s grounding force of politics, systems, and truth.  

Brain Hop
Brain Hop is a musical genre invented by fictionalive on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at 1:24 PM. It brings depth, intellect, and philosophical reflection into contemporary music, emphasizing thoughtful lyricism, conceptual frameworks, and cognitive engagement across styles. It responds to a world where much music stays on the surface, creating space for artists to explore social, political, and existential themes through innovative production and poetic or experimental vocals.  

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a voice ⭕️ a bold surprise  

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Disclaimer  
Let me break it down for you – all tracks are handcrafted.  

An artist is someone who creates or expresses ideas, emotions, or visions through a chosen medium, aiming to communicate, inspire, or evoke a response. This definition embraces all forms of creativity—visual, musical, literary, or performance—and emphasizes the purpose of connection and expression rather than formal titles or external validation.


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08.02.2026 Photo Schweiz, Zürich

Ajele is a Swiss-Ghanaian DJ who has been shaping the sound of Zurich's electronic music scene since the mid-90s. 
What struck her early on was the noticeable absence of women behind the decks. Determined to change that narrative, she bought her first records, a pair of turntables, and a mixer. Digging for vinyl became an obsession, and playing them turned into a lifelong passion.
Since 1996, Ajele has been an integral part of Zurich’s nightlife, known for her versatility and deep musical knowledge. Her sound moves effortlessly through house, breakbeats, drum and bass, techno,  jazz and more—always guided by instinct, emotion, and a firm belief that music knows no boundaries. Her solid and ever-evolving style has earned her countless opportunities to open nights, setting the tone with grace, groove, and intent.
With three decades of dedication to her craft, Ajele continues to inspire and uplift dance floors through her sets and presence.
Please send your booking request via direct message.

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