Primary Objectives

Making it Happen

The overarching goal of our Foundation is to successfully materialize Teferi's publicly and privately (to family members) professed vision surrounding Indigenous Jazz

Teferi Assefa's Legacy now belongs to his beloved country, Ethiopia. As such, the Foundation will ensure that his legacy continues to impact future generations of Indigenous Jazz musicians

The Humble Musical Maestro

Secure grants for projects that promote and expand the indigenous jazz genre on a global scale.

Indigenous Jazz Grants

Grassroots Indigenous Jazz

Ethno-musicology & Indigenous Jazz Scholarships

Supporting students in ethno-musicology research and indigenous jazz music through scholarships and similar resources.

Establish standards for capturing ALL aspects of ethno-musicology heritages as foundations to Indigenous Jazz Music

Indigenous Jazz & Ethnomusicology Standards

Contact Info

infodesk@fatherofindigenousjazz.org