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- 1 2 3 Robert F. Worth (2008-11-23). "As Taboos Ease, Saudi Girl Group Dares to Rock". The New York Times .
- ↑ Damien McElroy (2008-11-27). "Saudi girl band challenges the rules limiting women". The Daily Telegraph.
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