The prodigious performers from Benin showcase their astounding pace of musical development, having only picked up their instruments for the first time in 2016
Star Feminine Band, l-r: Marguerite Kpetekoute, drums; Julienne Sayi, bass; Grâce Marina Balaguemon, keyboard and vocals; Urrice Borikapei, percussion and vocals; Angélique Balaguemon, drums and vocals; Anne Sayi, guitar; Sandrine Ouei, keyboard. Photograph: JB Guillot
Star Feminine Band, l-r: Marguerite Kpetekoute, drums; Julienne Sayi, bass; Grâce Marina Balaguemon, keyboard and vocals; Urrice Borikapei, percussion and vocals; Angélique Balaguemon, drums and vocals; Anne Sayi, guitar; Sandrine Ouei, keyboard. Photograph: JB Guillot
In the west African country, not everyone likes girls to play instruments – but this group of seven ultra-cool musicians are ripping up those expectations
Tue 22 Dec 2020 07.00 EST