'BABA: The Life and Death of Stana' - new opera explores gender identity :: Bay Area Reporter

Written, composed and directed by Karmina Silec, "BABA: The Life and Death of Stana’ conveys stories of Balkan sworn virgins (women who live as men after taking vows of chastity and celibacy) in a new interpretation of epic story-singing traditions.

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