Diamanda Galas' second recording came out (1984.) on Metalanguage, a label associated with ROVA, Henry Kaiser, and others, with connections to the avant-garde jazz scene in San Francisco, and offered a hint to one of her lesser-known but primary influences. Her expressed admiration for musicians such as Albert Ayler and Ornette Coleman provides a reason why her vocal improvisations tend not to degenerate into mere pyrotechnics but retain a substance even at their wildest. This recording consists of two side-long pieces, both employing electronic effects to amplify some of her u… read more
Diamanda Galas' second recording came out (1984.) on Metalanguage, a label associated with ROVA, Henry Kaiser, and others, with connections to t… read more
Diamanda Galas' second recording came out (1984.) on Metalanguage, a label associated with ROVA, Henry Kaiser, and others, with connections to the avant-garde jazz scene in San Fran… read more
Diamanda Galás (born August 29, 1955) is a Greek-American avant-garde performance artist, vocalist, and composer. Galás was born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. Galás is known for being a fiercely confrontational avant-garde performer and is noted for her wailing, four-octave vocal range. 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 mu… read more
Diamanda Galás (born August 29, 1955) is a Greek-American avant-garde performance artist, vocalist, and composer. Galás was born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. Galás is known for… read more
Diamanda Galás (born August 29, 1955) is a Greek-American avant-garde performance artist, vocalist, and composer. Galás was born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. Galás is known for being a fiercely confrontational avant-garde … read more