Transcending Legacies
05.06.2026

This concert celebrates Bi Kidude, which means «little granny». She is widely considered one of the greatest East African musicians of all time and was a guardianof centuries-old Swahili musical forms, including the classical courtly music of Zanzibar (taarab) and the secret, women-only ritual traditions of the island Unguja (unyago). Her knowledge, her voice, and her presence have shaped generations of musicians.Transcending Legacies is a project that honours the legacy of elders whose work has had a lasting impact on artists today and generations to come. The performance at free flow festivalmarks its second edition. Artists from different disciplinescome together to create a shared work, inspired by one central question: how has Bi Kidude's work shaped their own practice, and how does it live on within it?

performance starts at 10 pm, at provitreff

curated by tracy september

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Get your ticket here. Tickets are offered free of charge to give you the opportunity to reserve your spot. However, the event operates on a pay-what-you-can basis. We warmly encourage you to contribute according to your means and support the event with a donation — either digitally here via TWINT or in person at the venue.

address
Sihlquai 240
8005 Zürich

Direction
- Closest tram station: Quellenstrasse (tram 4,13,17), 3 min walk
- Closest bus station: Escher-Wyss-Platz (bus 72), 9 min walk

accessibility
the concert is at provitreff zurich which is completely on groundlevel and wheelchair friendly including toilets. If you wish to visit the concert and want support, please feel free to contact our team and we will arrange a support who accompany you throughout the event. Contact: alessia@guerillaclassics.org

about the curator: tracy september is a South African musician, performer, and music researcher based in Zurich. She works around themes of memory, spirit, and protest, with a particular passion for improvisation. For tracy improvisation is an invitation to let go. She uses her voice, electronics, texts, archive materials, and field recordings to tell stories rooted in ritual, community, and communion.