All-Women Arab Bands Blazing a Trail in Syria & Morocco
August 23, 2023 – Meet the Takht ensemble in Syria and the Chefchaouen Hadra Sufi band from Morocco, all-women bands making their names and performing to big audiences. We go backstage with both groups, sharing the pain of long rehearsals, the planning of far-away concerts, the adrenalin of live performances and life away from the spotlight. Some balance music with motherhood, others study and perform at the same time. Family support is mixed; many husbands encourage their wives’ musical careers, while other men are less supportive. The film celebrates contemporary Arab female bands as they break barriers, preserve heritage music and overcome obstacles – all to a great soundtrack.
VIDEO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sSMjmulbSM&list=PLzGHKb8i9vTzaW8FXpQuLYHQOkP2wjXv0&index=1
Arabic with English Subtitles.
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