Accolade: An All-Girl Band from Saudi Arabia
Yeah, you read that right. It’s an all-girl band from Saudi Arabia, a country where women are still seen as second-class citizens. Knowing what the norm is for their country, these four female college students, Dina, Dareen, Lamia, and Amjad decided to buck the system anyway and form a rock band.
“Maybe we’re crazy. But we wanted to do something different.” – Lamia from Accolade
So not only are they female, but they play rock which in itself has been a form of music much rejected in their culture but seems to be making a splash among the young adults. So kudos to Accolade for taking a stand and paving the way for future Saudi rockers.
Here is their only recorded track (so far):
Very cool, ladies. Very cool! b-)
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Molly
Yay for homogenization. 8-| It is heartening in one aspect, but disheartening in another. I would rather they used some instruments or styles from their own culture. (Cool cover art, though)
Biker Betty
They sound very good and are very brave to break new ground for women. I wish them the best of luck and that they are able to go far with their band.