MFM’s 2nd Monthly Workshop Tackles Tough Legal Issues with the Help of LegalShield
Date: May 23, 2016
Venue: WeWork Wall Street
Review by Dawoud Kringle
Photo by Alex Abagiu
MFM Workshop “Make Music Your Business” #2 with LegalShield
Tag Archives: Sohrab Saadat Ladjavardi
“Freelance Isn’t Free” – Freelancers Union Makes a Show of Support to End Abuse of Freelance Workers
Text by Dawoud Kringle
Photos and video by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi
One would think that freelance work is lucrative. On paper, in theory, this is true. The reality, however, is very different. The sad fact is that 1.3 million freelancers in New York city lost an average of $6,000 a year to nonpayment. The reason for this is simple. There is no legal protection for freelancers. If a freelance worker is hired for a job, often he / she is not paid. They may be underpaid, paid late, or never paid at all. If they sue the company, there is no legal framework clearly defining freelancers’ rights in the way a regular W2 employee’s rights are protected. Even if they do win the case, freelancers have no way to actually collect what they’re owed. To add insult to injury, freelancers who dare to challenge having their rightfully earned wages stolen are often blacklisted. The situation is, quite simply, intolerable.
MFM’s Second Public Meeting: A Promising Idea Is Put To A Difficult Test
Text by Dawoud Kringle
On Monday, 1/25/16, I attended the second public meeting of Musicians for Musicians (MFM). The regular DBDBD reader will recall my article about the first meeting wherein I mentioned that, as a milestone in the fledgling organization’s humble beginning, it was a successful first step. Now, MFM takes its second step.
MFM founder and president Sohrab Saadat Ladjavardi held court once again for the second meeting. The tradition of a musical interlude, started by Saadat at the first meeting, was led by Zikrayat leader Sami Abu Shumays. He led the participants in a vocal call and response that allowed the participants to experience firsthand the nuances of maqam based melodies.
Event Review: Musicians for Musicians’ First Open Meeting – MFM Introduces Itself To The Public
Date: December 8th, 2015
Location: CA Music Room (Manhattan)
Review by Dawoud Kringle
On Tuesday, December 8th, Musicians for Musicians, the brainchild of musician / activist Sohrab Saadat Ladjavardi, held its first open meeting at the CA Music Room in NYC.
Concert Review: Kamran Hooshmand and SoSaLa – An Evening of Ancient & Contemporary Music From The Middle East & Beyond
Date: October 18, 2015
Venue: CA Music Room (NY)
Review by Dawoud Kringle
The double bill at the CA Music Room of Kamran Hooshmand and SoSaLa promised to be a fascinating musical experience. This was the first time I attended an event at the CA Music Room. The venue (actually the home of photographer Clara Aich) was decorated in marvelous taste, and had fascinating art work throughout. The atmosphere was perfectly suited for enjoying music in an intimate setting.
Photo by Yasi Omrani
