After the death of his mother, the narrator finds an album in a drawer with photos of his early childhood, which he spent on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago. As a young woman, the daughter of "pillar workers" from Aargau had thrown herself into an adventure with a good-for-nothing of the West Indian upper class and had a child. While the rest of the family tries to erase the memory of his mother's years with the "savages", the narrator sets out to save this story, which is also his own.
Tobacco and chocolate leads to the tropical jungle of a British crown colony of the fifties and sixties. By penetrating further and further to his Indian ancestors, who were shipped to the Caribbean as contract workers, the narrator uncovers not only a family tree, but also a piece of colonial history. This is contrasted with the memory of growing up in the "tobacco house" of her grandparents in Aargau and the rapprochement with a mother who always seemed unapproachable during her lifetime.

"An autobiographical novel of a different kind: from a journey from his mother's Aargau to his paternal Indian ancestors in Trinidad, Dean brings back, in sparkling prose, a richer self than most people find in their own inwardness."
Andreas Isenschmid

Reading: Martin R. Dean
Moderation: Esther Schneider

Contributors:
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Guardian of the Blues - European Tour 2025

Embark on a soulful journey with the "master guitarist and guardian of the blues", Josh Smith. From his wondrous beginnings to sharing the stage with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Smith's electrifying blend of blues, rock and jazz will leave you spellbound. It will leave you spellbound. Don't miss the chance to experience this musical phenomenon as he brings his deep emotional expression and technical brilliance to European audiences.

Lineup:
Josh Smith - guitar, vocals
Trevis Carlton - bass
Gene Lake - drums


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The name is still under lock and key – but May 10 is worth a big X in the calendar. We'll tell you soon who is playing. What is certain is that it will be loud, it will be beautiful, it will be an evening for open hearts and cold glasses. Clear the stage for the unknown.

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Polenta7000 – the summer bar with stage on the polenta hill behind the Mediamarkt. Every Thursday & Friday from 5 p.m., Saturday from 3 p.m., weather permitting. With ping-pong, drinks, kiosk, food, concerts. Spontaneous information can always be found on the website.

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