Check out this video: Sohrab playing sax at Neda’s vigil (Union Square/NY, 6/24, video by Tak Irani)

This video expresses very well what music is and should be about, doesn’t it?

Music isn’t just played for the sake of entertainment.

This time Sohrab is supporting the Green Movement in Iran. Since mid of June 2009 he has been playing at rallies, panels and art events which were supporting the movement. He believes that music is a social – cultural movement with the purpose to let people know what is happening around them and to kick their asses when they try to ignore social issues.

Check out this video below!

On July 25th, 2009 Sohrab played seperately at the Global Day of Action for Iran march and rally at the UN in New York.

New York joined 85 cities on 6 continents around the world to protest human rights abuses in Iran. CNN, VOICE OF AMERICA and other media broadcasted live from the march and rally.

Besides Sohrab following peformers participated:
- Fared Shafinury
- Freedom Glory Project
- Haale

When Fared Shafinury, a young Iranian musican and singer from Austin, was playing he called Sohrab up on stage to play with him on the song Yare Dabestani. Fared also asked Esfand on daf to join them.

For Sohrab this performance was something special. With Fared together he was able to make music transcend music. Music became an expression of life. Music was life! And the audience enjoyed them like shit!

Sohrab and many Iranians gathered in New York City on September 23, 24th of 2009 to protest against the cruel government of Iran and Ahmadinejad’s presence in New York City. From protesting in front of the United Nations, to protesting in front of Ahmadinejad’s hotel in New York, to marching across the Brooklyn Bridge with the green scroll, they demanded HUMAN RIGHTS for our fellow countrymen. The Green Scroll had been a collaborative efforts of 90 countries from around the world, and it was covered with signatures of Iranians demanding a democratic government for Iran.

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A rose in Sohrab's sax (at the UN rally July 24th)