WAYLAND, Mass. : A small but growing South Asian and Middle Eastern punk rock movement is attracting children of Muslim and Hindu immigrants and sparking new bands across America. Bands like The Kominas (kuh-MEE'-nahs), based in Wayland, Mass., are trying to use their music to explore their identities as Americans and fight stereotypes about South Asian immigrants.
A documentary entitled "Taqwacore: (TAH'-kwah-cor) The Birth of Punk Islam" explores the creation of the new movement and how people are responding to the bands' music. Basim Usmani (BAH'-sim OOS'-mah-nee), a guitarist for The Kominas, said the band tries to keep their lyrics playful but with subtle messages.
Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker Omar Majeed says the film is set for release in the U.S. this year.
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