"The last word" with Steff la Cheffe: "Flowers bring me joy"
30/04/2018
written by Carlotta Henggeler
After a five-year break, the Bernese word artist is back with her work "Härz Schritt Macherin".
You wrote your first lyrics and started beatboxing at the age of thirteen. You gave your first concerts at the age of 16. What was the last concert you attended that you remember?
The one by Brandy Butler & The Brokenhearted at the Turnhalle in Bern.(Editor's note. Brandy Butler is an American artist from Zurich, Brandy appeared on "The Voice of Switzerland" in 2012).
As an artist, you have various sources of inspiration. What was the last movie you saw?
The drama "The Square" by Ruben Östlund with Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West.
When was the last time you laughed yourself to tears?
At Dave Chappelle's Netflix specials.
Music moves the world: What was the last song you really danced to?
To a salsa number, but I don't know what it's called or who wrote it.
Beautiful word creations are your trademark. This is also noticeable on your albums "Bittersüessi Pille" (2010) and "Vögu zum Geburtstag" (2013). What was the last book that blew you away?
The one by Swiss author Peter Stamm: "The gentle indifference of the world."
You must receive a lot of fan letters. What was the last fan letter you were happy to receive?
A handwritten letter from a great drummer from Bern, referring to a statement I made in an interview about happiness. Plus a USB stick with three beat sketches. Generally letters and drawings from children with glitter, stickers and spelling mistakes.
What was the last gift that made you very happy?
Flowers!
Your cell phone and computer are your work tools. Which picture did you last load onto your computer as a background?
The new press photos by Ellen Mathys and the album artwork for "Herz Schritt Macherin" by Anna-Lina Balke.
