Armenia Fund, Inc.
111 N. Jackson Street
Glendale, CA 91206
818.243.6222
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2004
Contact: Sarkis Kotanjian
818.243.6222
info@armeniafund.org
Telethon 2004 Entertainment Line-up – Chakmakian, Bilezikjian, Nune,
Zulal to Headline Thanksgiving Day Event
Glendale, CA (November 19) – Armenia Fund (AFI) is proud to announce
an unprecedented entertainment line-up of Armenian folk, jazz, pop,
rock and comedy performances by internationally recognized artists
during the Telethon 2004 – Make It Happen – broadcast on Thursday,
November 25, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Armen Chakmakian, a keyboardist for the GRAMMY® award winning band
Shadowfax, will lead Telethon 2004’s live, seven member house band with
world renowned oudist and composer John Bilezikjian. While Zulal, the
acclaimed New York City based a cappella folk trio of Teni Apelian,
Yeraz Markarian and Anais Alexandra Tekerian, will perform numerous
sets throughout the twelve-hour international event.
The all-star entertainment line-up also includes live performances
by Aram Asatryan, Shushan Petrosyan, the Garni Folk Ensemble,
Gor Mkhitarian, duduk ensemble Winds of Passion and Nune Yesayan,
as well as two monologues by comedian Vahe Berberian.
The broadcast will feature interviews with celebrities, AFI supporters
and political leaders from Armenia, Karabakh and the Diaspora as
well as construction footage from Armenia and Karabakh and stories
of lives impacted by AFI initiated infrastructure development projects.
Telethon 2004, live from Glendale, California, is a 12-hour event
airing throughout the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle
East, the CIS and Armenia. Telethon 2004’s goal is to raise funds to
complete the remaining 52 miles of the North-South “Backbone” Highway
in Karabakh. Upon completion, the US$25 million, 105-mile highway will
link 150 towns and villages and provide crucial economic, trade and
development opportunities. Telethon 2004 will also provide continued
assistance in the areas of health care, education and infrastructure
development in the Republic of Armenia.
Detailed domestic and international viewing/broadcast
information is available at or by calling
800.888.8897. Telethon 2004 will also be available in full-motion
web-cast on Internet users will be able to view
and make secure contributions online.
Armenia Fund, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation,
is the US West coast affiliate of the “Hayastan” All-Armenia Fund
(HAAF). Established in 1994 to facilitate humanitarian assistance
to Armenia and Karabakh, HAAF has administered over $100 million in
humanitarian, rehabilitation and construction aid through the united
efforts of Armenian communities internationally.
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