Diamanda Galas
USA
Born: 29 August 1955
Genres: Avant-Garde, Pop/Rock
Styles: Experimental, Modern Composition, No Wave, New Wave, New York Punk, Post-Punk, Punk/New Wave, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
A fiercely confrontational avant-garde performer noted for her wailing, four-octave vocal range, Diamanda Galás was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Galás was the daughter of Greek Orthodox parents and her singing was roundly discouraged, although her prowess as a classical pianist was nurtured; ultimately, her strict upbringing resulted in a reckless, drug-fueled youth prior to her entrance into the University of California's music and visual arts program. Galás made her performing debut in 1979 at France's Festival d'Avignon, which led to...
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