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Experience the haunting intensity of Diamanda Galás in this unforgettable live performance of "You Must Be Certain of the Devil", recorded on October 6, 1988, at Festivalna dvorana in Ljubljana, Slovenia (former Yugoslavia). One of the most powerful avant-garde vocalists of our time, Galás delivers a searing, emotionally charged rendition of the title track from her groundbreaking 1988 album.
Drawing from gospel, blues, and experimental soundscapes, You Must Be Certain of the Devil confronts religious hypocrisy, political injustice, and societal repression. Galás’ voice—raw, operatic, and unapologetically confrontational—cuts through the silence like a blade, challenging both the listener and the system.
Festivalna dvorana, one of the central venues for alternative and experimental culture in 1980s Ljubljana, hosted many pioneering international acts. Galás’ visit was particularly influential, inspiring a generation of artists, performers, and musicians across Yugoslavia’s underground scenes. Her fearless exploration of taboo themes echoed with the socially and politically engaged ethos of Ljubljana’s alternative movement.