Diamanda Galás

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

Diamanda Galás
Diamanda Galás at Thalia Hall in Chicago, 2016
Background information
Born	29 August 1955 (aged 70) San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres	Avant-garde gothic rock blues rock jazz classical crossover
Occupation(s)	Vocalist, keyboardist, composer
Instruments	Vocals, piano, keyboard, organ
Years active	1973–present
Labels	Mute Records, Intravenal Sound Operations

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 .... of God was published. In 2005 Galás was given the Demetrio Stratos International Career Award.

Diamanda Galás Media

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  Diamanda Galás at the QE Hall in London