But a dramatic change occurs when they take the stage. All pretense of shyness or awkwardness evaporates as the group — two 17-year-olds and one 15-year-old — begin hammering away at bass, guitar and drums to create a joyous, youthful racket.
Monday, September 04, 2017
In Indonesia, 3 Muslim Girls Fight for Their Right to Play Heavy Metal
But a dramatic change occurs when they take the stage. All pretense of shyness or awkwardness evaporates as the group — two 17-year-olds and one 15-year-old — begin hammering away at bass, guitar and drums to create a joyous, youthful racket.
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This article really digs into the idea that culture and hobbies don't have to be intertwined but they can be related. “A hijab and metal music are different”, this line stood out to me because when I initially saw the picture of a little girl in a hijab holding a guitar on a lit stage I was confused. It's very clear that they are independent, fierce, religious musicians but why is it so hard to believe that its possible? In today's world, we often times are blind to many truths that don't involve us, oppression in the middle east is one of them. This article highlights artists that truly use their abilities to make a difference, not necessarily through their music but simply by the fact that they are existing. It truly shows the power of music and artistry to break the barriers of societal norms.
Our society has this habit of needing to be able to put everything and everyone in a box. These boxes are all separate and do not touch; however, there are some hobbies and beliefs that we’ve arbitrarily decided can overlap. Women who are Muslin are not “supposed” to like metal music, much less play it. It is, in my opinion, the most messed up part of our society that we can be ostracized simply because we have hobbies that the general public has decided cannot coexist. This article fantastically portrays the impact that these girls have by simply pursuing a passion. It shows that by simply being yourself can make you into a trailblazer and role model.
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