Joan Baez concert for freedom and justice in Iran

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Joan Baez concert for freedom and justice in Iran
by Shorts
07-Jul-2009
 

Dear Friends,

On Sunday, July 12, 2009, Joan Baez is performing in Stern Grove, San Francisco.  As many of you know, Ms. Baez who has been a beacon of American civil rights movement has already expressed her solidarity with Iranian people's struggle for civil rights.  Ms. Baez has performed the famous "We shall overcome", the iconic song of American civil rights in Farsi. 

Since those of us who have been following the struggle of Iranian people for their freedom and justice in Iran are looking for venues to express our solidarity with Iranian people in Iran we would like to ask all of you to participate in this concert.  Our presence on Sunday gives a voice to Iranians who have been killed, are currently in jails under the worst unimaginable tortures, and are currently continuing this struggle. 

Since the color of green has been recognized internationally as the symbol of current struggles in Iran we would like to suggest to those who decide to participate to consider wearing greens and bring green balloons. 

This concert is free and it is similar to a picnic, so bring food and blankets.  While the concert starts at 2 pm we all need to be there as early as 9 am to designate an area for ourselves and find parking.  For more information please visit the Stern Grove website.  

We are looking forward to seeing all of you there.

Beh Omid Piroozi

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Joan Baez (Blame Sally)

Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. & Sloat, San Francisco

For over fifty years, folk legend Joan Baez has been drawing social consciousness to the ills and joys of the human condition through her poignant lyrics and dominating vocals. Lending her voice to causes all over the world, Baez’s works have come to represent the possibilities for impact when talent collides with awareness.

The collaboration of four San Francisco area women, Blame Sally represents some of the best of the modern folk pop scene. Their potent poetry set to an eclectic mix of instrumentation is guaranteed to leave Grove goers wanting more.

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by Faramarz on Thu Jul 09, 2009 01:42 PM PDT

Joan Baez is a class act. This is my all time favorite tune by her. I hope that she sings it on Sunday.

 


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Green is not relevant anymore

by Fan of color White (not verified) on Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:11 AM PDT

And the protests in Iran are not marching with that color including in todays protests for 18 Tir.
Color green, however, is fine if used as a common logo and sign of UNITY and not promoted by Mousavi supporters that by now must have realized he has no intention, ability or the backbone to take the mantle of leadership that protesters were ready to hand him... had he understood what it takes.


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Levy is a supporter and fan of Mujaheddin too

by Anonymous77 (not verified) on Wed Jul 08, 2009 03:09 PM PDT

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FYI/French Philosopher BHL Support for Iranians Freedom

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//www.youtube.com/watch?v=knw0X-wA_Qc&feature=channel

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David ET

I just didnt see the name Iran or any mention on the page

by David ET on Wed Jul 08, 2009 04:42 AM PDT

can anyone help show me so I can pass the info:

//www.sterngrove.org/july12_09.html

 

 


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Parchameh Shiro Khorsheed ham Meetoonim Beyarim Yah Nah ? ;0)

by Darius Kadivar on Wed Jul 08, 2009 03:42 AM PDT

Or is This a VIP Concert for Schizophrenic Moussavi Voters Only ? ... LOL

I did not know that our Iranian Identity has become Persona Non Grata these days ? ...

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Enjoy Your Concert Nevertheless ...

DK

 

 


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by doroftade (not verified) on Wed Jul 08, 2009 02:26 AM PDT

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by Darius Kadivar on Wed Jul 08, 2009 01:20 AM PDT

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Marze Por Gohar in Iran Organizing Nationwide Demonstrations 7/9

by Morghe Toofan (not verified) on Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:29 PM PDT

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The MPG has called upon the students and the people of Iran to participate in demonstrations at Universities and other locations on July 9th 2009 all across Iran to commemorate the July 1999 student uprising in Iran in a continuation of the present historic movement.

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Joan Baez Free Concert at Santa Monica Pier!

by IRANdokht on Tue Jul 07, 2009 07:10 PM PDT

 

Joan Baez Free Concert at Santa Monica Pier! 

The Society for Democracy in Iran encourages you to participate in this event on Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 7 to 9 pm.

On the anniversary of 18 Tir, the "Where is My Vote - California" will participate in this concert: We will all wear GREEN and will hold our GREEN flags.

We'll request her to sing the "We shall overcome" song, including the recent Persian portion of it.

 

IRANdokht


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I'm much too far, but

by m.a. (not verified) on Tue Jul 07, 2009 06:39 PM PDT

she's always been one of my favorites. Hope you all enjoy her concert. She's the queen of civil disobedience to me.


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