University of Basel

Centre for
African Studies

Music at the Centre for African Studies Basel

Music is a central aspect of daily life in many African countries. At the Centre for African Studies Basel it is not just an object of research but also an outreach activity offered in partnership with the bird's eye jazz club, the Jazzcampus and the Kaserne Basel.

Events archive

Concert: Baenz Oester & The Rainmakers

Jazz zwischen Schweiz und Südafrika

Benefizkonzert: Ukraine

Benefizkonzert mit dem südafrikanischen Schlagzeuger Kesivan Naidoo

MATS-UP featuring Mbuso Khoza

Konzert im Bird's Eye

Concert: Carlo Mombelli (Johannesburg) and students: What inspires the seed

Konzert des südafrikanischen Ausnahmebassisten

Concert: Khaya Mahlangu feat. Sanele Phakathi and Benjamin Jephta

Episode 19 of our South African Jazz Showcase series features the iconic saxophonist/composer/arranger Khaya Mahlangu and a brand new quartet.
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Lewis Nkosi: The Black Psychiatrist

Book presentation with musical interlude by the Keenan Ahrends Trio
/ Events, Other events

Concert: Carlo Mombelli Trio

Carlo Mombelli has a longstanding relationship with the bird's eye jazz club - once more the bass wizard from Johannesburg returns with a truly innovative project.
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Concert: Carlo Mombelli Trio

Carlo Mombelli has a longstanding relationship with the bird's eye jazz club - once more the bass wizard from Johannesburg returns with a truly innovative project.
/ Events, Public event

Concert: Bheki Khoza Trio (Johannesburg)

Episode 12 of the House on the Hill South African Jazz Community Showcase series features legendary guitarist, composer and educator Bheki Khoza.
/ Public event, Other events

Concert: Keenan Ahrends Trio featuring Lukas Thoeni and Domenic Landolf

Guitar virtuoso Keenan Ahrends and his trio combines South African tradtition with Grunge improvisation and contemporary jazz.
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