A Little for My Heart and a Little for My God: A Muslim Women's Orchestra

Algeria

Documentary
60 min     0     1993     Algeria

Overview

A portrait of a meddahatt orchestra of Algeria--women musicians who come together to play strictly for other women, during celebrations of engagements, weddings, and circumcisions. Surprisingly, since men and women are usually not allowed to mix socially, this orchestra also includes two men, an openly gay couple. Includes interviews and performances of the orchestra.

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