May 28th Celebration with Armadi Tsayn

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Armenian All Saints Church and Community Center

Armadi Tsayn (Արմատի Ձայն), which means “Voices of the Roots” in Armenian, is a contemporary folk ensemble from Boston, MA. The band was co-founded by Sam Sjostedt and our very own Alek Surenian when they were both members of the Armenian Youth Federation.  The group blends traditional Armenian melodies with modern influences and has played in major cities including Boston, Worcester, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Toronto and Yerevan, Armenia.

They will be performing for the first time in the greater Chicago area to celebrate the 107th anniversary of the founding of the First Republic of Armenia!

Members of the ensemble are:

• Samuel Sjostedt - Oud

• Michael Kamalian - Clarinet

• Filippo Goller - Bass

• Grigor Balasanyan - Keyboard

• Alek Surenian - Percussion

To learn more about Armadi Tsyan, visit their Linktree or you can watch or listen below.

Tickets are:

• $50 in advance or $60 at the door. 

• 21 and under are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.

You may purchase your tickets below or by visiting our ticketing page. On-line ticket sales will end on May 31 at 6:00 pm. If you are unable to attend, a tax deductible donation will be very much appreciated. The ACAA is 501(c)3 non-profit.

Light mezze will be served, drinks for purchase.

For questions or to reserve a table, please call Armen Papazian at (224) 392-3325 or Aleena Surenian at (847) 961-8829 or email gomideh@chicagoarf.com.