Date: Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Ethiopian Academy of Sciences, Addis Ababa
Entrance Fee
For Two Days – 800 Birr Saturday and Sunday
For One day – 500 Birr one day only
Featured Performers
* ABEGASU KIBREWORK SHIOTA with the legendary ADMAS
* The powerful and dynamic NEGARIT
* Renowned pianist and composer SAMUEL YIRGA and his ensemble
* The soulful ASLI EthioJazz featuring the legendary JORGA MESFIN
* The captivating MEHARI BROTHERS
* The world class Israeli Jazz Singer HEWAN MESHESHA
* An African vibrant folk Sound NANCY MUTIZE from Zimbabwe and French jazz guitarist and composer RAPHAEL JOLY
And other Surprises
**The festival pays special tribute to the father of Ethio-jazz, the legendary MULATU ASTATKE, honoring his pioneering spirit and lasting legacy in global music history.
**In a moving tribute to the legendary drummer and composer TEFERI ASSEFA, the festival will dedicate a section of the event to his life and legacy.