TALK TALK TALK #5 : Swiss Happens ” Black Womxn from Elsewhere in Conversation”

Swiss Happens: Black Womxn from Elsewhere in Conversation

Three Black womxen from elsewhere who moved to Zürich at different times in conversation about their experiences and realities navigating Zürich, Switzerland and Europe in the bodies they inhabit. One arrived over 40 years ago, another over 20 and the other 10. What has changed? What has remained the same? How has this place changed me? How have I changed this place? What is home? Where is home? Who am I, here, now?

Paula Charles, born in London in 1956, grew up in the Caribbean on the island of St Lucia and in London, sang in a soul band, worked as a go-go girl in Switzerland and is committed to the cause of black people in Zurich.

Brandy Butler is a contemporary arts performer, with a strong focus on storytelling. Brandy’s passion is change, and the instability that it brings. They believe firmly that change is necessary for growth, and are committed to supporting such opportunities whether through creative, pedagogical or community based projects(or some intersection therof!)

tracy september is a multi-hyphenate artist and performer who works around themes of memory, Spirit and protest, with a particular passion for improvisation. For tracy improvisation is a way to surrender attachment. She uses her voice, electronics, texts, archive materials and field recordings, to tell stories that are deeply rooted in ritual, community and communion.