Diamanda Galás

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Diamanda Galás
Diamanda Galás at Thalia Hall in Chicago, 2016
Background information
Born (1955-08-29) August 29, 1955 (age 68)[1]
San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Vocalist, keyboardist, composer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, keyboard, organ
Years active1973–present
LabelsMute Records, Intravenal Sound Operations

Diamanda Galás (born August 29, 1955) is an American avant-garde artist.

Galás was born and raised in San Diego, California, to Greek Orthodox parents. In 1982 her first album was released. In 1988 Galás joined ACT UP. In 1996 a book she wrote called The Shit of God was published. In 2005 Galás was given the Demetrio Stratos International Career Award.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Diamanda Galás". AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
  2. Kenny, Glenn; Robbins, Ira. "TrouserPress.com :: Diamanda Galas". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.