“A multi-dimensional experience that combines live music, visual arts, and local cultural markets.”
The highly anticipated Addis Jazz Festival 2025 will take place from 7–9 February in Addis Ababa at the Residence of the Ambassador of Sweden to Ethiopia, a centrally located venue with an outdoor garden, offering the perfect setting for this dynamic cultural celebration.
This year’s edition promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Ethiopia’s unique Ethio-jazz legacy, while embracing diverse musical genres and fostering cross-cultural exchange.
Presented by Muzikawi and Selam Ethiopia, the festival will feature an impressive lineup of local and international artists, workshops, panel discussions, and cultural activities.
This year’s lineup will include performances from Kuku Sebsibe, Fikreaddis Nekatibeb and Ethiopian legends such as Dawit Yifru and Roha Band alongside international talents such as Stewart Sukuma & Banda Nkhuvu (Mozambique), Mapei (Sweden), and Winyo (Kenya), as well as jazz icons from the Addis Ababa jazz scene like Kaÿn Lab, Samuel Yirga, HaddinQo and Bereket Abebe.
The festival will also feature Jemberu, a prodigy artist known for a groundbreaking fusion of Ethio-Jazz and hip-hop, and the Tigray
Cultural Group made up of musicians, dancers, and singers which has been focused on preserving culture since the 1960s and was revitalized in 2012.
The festival organizers Muzikawi and Selam Ethiopia are instrumental in shaping Ethiopia’s vibrant cultural and musical landscape. Muzikawi is a music label and event promoter focused on preserving and promoting Ethiopia’s rich musical heritage, while Selam Ethiopia is a leading NGO dedicated to advancing the rights of artists and fostering the growth of Ethiopia’s creative industries. Through their collaboration, the organizations aim to provide platforms for emerging talents and build lasting cultural connections.
Contacts:
Tel: 0912 12 39 77 Tel:+251 91 361 7324
E-mail: selamawit@selam.se E-mail: meseret@selam.se
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