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.

Cheikha Rabia
as Self

Melika Hadja
as Self

Alloulla Abd el Kader
as Self

Kheire Ahmani
as Self

Sid Ahmed
as Self

Mokhtaria
as Self