TEZETA: the story of Ethiopian jazz (Free film screening)

Schedule

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Lutkin Hall | Evanston, IL

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AREV Film Series presents TEZETA: the story of 40 Armenian orphans adopted by Emperor Selassie of Ethiopia, who performed as the imperial orchestra and forged the roots of Ethiopian jazz.
https://www.tezetafilm.com/
100mins. Amharic, Armenian, English
https://mirrorspectator.com/2013/04/18/filmmaker-aramazt-kalayjian-brings-tezeta-to-life/
Free film screening: reserve seats @ https://www.ticketsource.com/agbuchicago
AREV Film Series is the premiere initiative of the newly-established Kazarian AGBU/Chicago Armenian Humanities Festival, made possible through the generosity of the late AGBU/Chicago Board member Mary Kazarian of Chicago, whose bequest remains a lasting legacy to her hometown and deep personal commitment to her Armenian heritage.
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Lutkin Hall, 700 University Pl, Evanston, IL 60201-3847, United States

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