My Muslim dad banned me from singing on stage - but I did it anyway
Hajar Woodland at Chortle's Fast Fringe
Here’s Hajar Woodland talking about her Muslim father not letting her sing on stage but doing it anyway.
And it inspired her to create this song, Not A Whore, which she performed at Chortle’s Fast Fringe.
It comes from her Edinburgh Fringe show,Hajar, Like Badger - being performed at Hoots @ The Apex at 12.50pm.
Chortle's Fast Fringe is on at Pleasance Dome at 18:30 daily. Tickets here.
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Published: 14 Aug 2026
