JAKARTA — With their Islamic headscarves and high-octane metal music, the women of the Indonesian band Voice of Baceprot have played stages from the United States to France. But they are nervous about this week.
Voice of Baceprot Band performs at Soundsfest Experience in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 22, 2024.
"Not only do we carry the Voice of Baceprot, but also our country," bassist Widi Rahmawati, 23, told Reuters. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, with Muslims comprising 90 per cent of its 270 million people. The nation is secular and the vast majority practise a moderate form of Islam, although there are some conservative strongholds.
Their love for metal came after they heard the album "Toxicity" by the American band System of a Down. They listened to it on the computer of their school guidance counsellor, who they said was their biggest supporter.Marsya said the most difficult challenge for Voice of Baceprot was dealing with stigmas, at home as well as overseas.
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