Heavy metal and hijabs hit JapanーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS

An all-female, hijab-wearing heavy metal band from Indonesia captivated the audience at their first ever performance in Japan.

The trio, Voice of Baceprot, was formed in 2014 in West Java. Known for music that challenges religious and gender norms, their songs feature anti-war themes and social issues such as women’s rights.

They have performed internationally, in large-scale music events and touring. The BBC selected the lead singer for its 2024 worldwide list of 100 influential women.

On Saturday, the trio played about 10 songs at a music festival in Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Firda Marsya Kurnia, lead vocalist and guitarist, said the voices of excluded people need to be amplified, and the band aims to use its music for that. She hopes to return to Japan with more songs.

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