Farida Vakil


Farida Vakil founded one of the first all female bands in India.[1] Her girl group, The Ladybirds, only lasted a couple of years.[1] She then joined a group called The Riot Squad.[1] Vakil won the Simla Beat Contest shortly after joining The Riot Squad.[1]

Early life

Vakil as a child enjoyed cooking, sewing and music.[2] She wondered why she never saw female lead guitarist at beat shows. [1]She made it her mission to be one of India’s first female lead guitar players.[1]

Career

She grew up with no girl bands to look up to. [1]The music scene around that time period was dominated by mainly male groups.[1] Vakil started one of the first all female bands in India.[1] Her group was called The Ladybirds.[1] The Ladybirds soon broke up.[1] Vakil then joined a group called the Riot Squad.[2] The Riot Squad was a big success amongst many audiences.[1]

Personal life

Farida Vakil was exposed to many different types of music.[1] Vakil’s sister worked in the airline industry. [1]She frequently brought back records from all over the world which broadened Farida’s taste in music.[1] Her dad managed her bands.[1] He was very protective over his daughter but also very supportive of her.[1] Vakil got married in 1973, a couple of years after she joined The Riot Squad.[1]

Awards

Vakil won the Simla Beat contest in 1971 along with her band, The Riot Squad.[3]

Achievements

Farida Vakil got a record deal with the Riot Squad after winning the Simla Beat Contest. [3]

References
  1. "Meet the woman who founded one of India's first all-girl band in the '60s". Vogue India. 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  2. "Artist in Focus: Farida Vakil". Red Bull. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  3. Apoorv (2021-03-08). "7 Rocking Female Fronted Acts From 60's to 90's India That Broke All Stereotypes". theindianmusicdiaries.com. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
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