The recent release of an online collection of songs by female Muslim rappers and poets form the US, UK and Europe has provoked debate about the role – and rights – of Muslim women in British society.
The album, Sisterhood, was produced by Norwegian artist Deeyah, also known as “the Muslim Madonna”, who is now lives in the US under 24 hour protection. Deeyah received death threats after the video for her single "Plan of My Own" featured the singer showing her back and dancing seductively with a man.
Deeyah says she released Sisterhood to show solidarity with young Muslim women wanting to forge a music career. She says:
The album, Sisterhood, was produced by Norwegian artist Deeyah, also known as “the Muslim Madonna”, who is now lives in the US under 24 hour protection. Deeyah received death threats after the video for her single "Plan of My Own" featured the singer showing her back and dancing seductively with a man.
Deeyah says she released Sisterhood to show solidarity with young Muslim women wanting to forge a music career. She says:
"In many Muslim communities, there is virtually no support for young women who want to express themselves as creative artists. It's not one of the professions expected of a woman. Many are actively discouraged from expressing their thoughts and dreams through music. A big part of the problem is the cultural expectations placed upon women. There is the association of music with sexuality and a westernised form of expression. The main aim I had in putting together the Sisterhood project was to let young Muslim girls know they are not alone in their struggles to get their music out there."Read more ...
Source: The Centre For Social Cohesion
H/T: Shariah Finance Watch
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