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Recording

What Happened To The American Dream?

Source: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa
October 3, 2026

2026 – American Dream Trash represents the highly anticipated sequel to Nu World Trash (DooBeeDoo Records, 2011). Produced and mixed over two years, this album captures more than four decades of artistic exploration, performance, and commitment across Europe, Asia, and the United States. It exemplifies SoSaLa's unwavering dedication to transcending musical boundaries while initiating a new chapter in his career as a musician, composer, bandleader, and activist based in New York. Notably, jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman recognized SoSaLa years ago, ...

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Education

MFM Presents: 'How Musicians Work with Mastering Engineers'–A Zoom Webinar Featuring Industry Experts Adam Reifsteck and Fred Kevorkian on May 12, 2025

Source: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa
May 6, 2025

Musicians for Musicians (MFM), a nonprofit organization advocating for the empowerment and fair compensation of music creators, is excited to announce a special talk event: “How Musicians Work with Mastering Engineers," a Zoom webinar to be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT. This informative session is produced by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (MFM President/saxophonist) and hosted by Adam Reifsteck (MFM Vice President/Founder of Teknofonic Recordings). Leading the discussion will be Fred Kevorkian, a renowned ...

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Recording

Fearless & Powerful No Wave From Nippon at CBGB In 1994

Source: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa
December 16, 2024

“1994—Live at CBGB”—A Resurrected Masterpiece of Japanese No Wave in NYC. Live recording by legendary producer and recording engineer Martin Bisi at CBGB, January 8th, 1994 SoSaLa (whose Japanese artist name was Sadato at the time this album was recorded) has released his next retrospective recording. This album follows up on the previous one, 1993. This time, he looks back to 1994, a significant year in SoSaLa’s music career. The music was performed live at New York’s legendary Punk venue, ...

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Event

Fela Kuti MFM Zoom Roundtable Discussion Set For April 19, 2024

Source: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa
April 13, 2024

MFM Presents “Music Is Essential," a Zoom Roundtable Discussion on the Legacy and Impact of Fela Kuti’s Music and Activism on the African Continent, with Special guests who knew or worked with the godfather of Afrobeat. Date: Friday, April 19, 2024—Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET Venue: ZOOM—Ticket: $5 (up to 100 for sale. Save your seat TODAY!) Get Ticket Zoom host and PR Campaign manager: Adam Reifsteck This event is produced by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa (MFM President and ...

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Recording

Sosala 30 Years Ago: No-wave Improv With Powerful Messages

Source: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa
September 13, 2023

SoSaLa has released a retrospective recording which looks back to 1993; when music was made at a special time and with special musicians. For fans who are interested in SoSaLa’s interesting and accomplished music career, this retrospective album is a must. The music on this album comes from the No Wave and post-No Wave scenes in New York, and out of the free jazz scene. There is a very distinct connection here between harmolodics and bands such as Live Skull, ...

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