They’re indisputably breaking new ground – and as guitarist Haya and bassist Meesh dial in from Riyadh, they express their satisfaction. “It’s exciting to see that we're the first all-female band [from Saudi Arabia] to be so public about it,” notes Haya. That spirit is encapsulated in Seera’s debut record: modernized, bold, yet firmly rooted in Arabic and Saudi heritage. Image 1 of 2 Haya (Image credit: Seera) Meesh (Image credit: Seera)“It’s what's in my blood; it comes out even though it’s not conscious. It allowed her to fully experiment with microtones, another element prevalent in Arabic music.