Turning trauma into tune: Egyptian band helps women tackle taboos
With lyrics inspired by the testimony of rural girls and women, Elbouma is using music to critique patriarchy
11 October 2021 - 19:33
Misogyny, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM): not the usual topics one may expect to inspire a band in Egypt...
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