Diamanda Galás is an American avant-garde composer, vocalist, pianist, and performance artist known for her distinctive, powerful voice and confrontational stage presence. Born on August 29, 1955, in San Diego, California, she has Greek ancestry and her work often reflects themes of suffering, injustice, and despair. Galás's career began in the late 1970s and she quickly became known for her unique approach to sound
... MeerDiamanda Galás is an American avant-garde composer, vocalist, pianist, and performance artist known for her distinctive, powerful voice and confrontational stage presence. Born on August 29, 1955, in San Diego, California, she has Greek ancestry and her work often reflects themes of suffering, injustice, and despair. Galás's career began in the late 1970s and she quickly became known for her unique approach to sound and vocal technique, which includes operatic belting, shrieks, and wails.
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