The Great Divas of the Music World | Nitzan Pinko
A lecture series on Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé at the Suzanne Dellal Center in Tel Aviv. Four sessions, from December 20 to February 21, at 8:30 p.m.
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What turns a pop star into an icon who changes an entire culture? In a fascinating series with Nitzan Pinko, we will delve into the stories behind four of the greatest and most influential women in music history: Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé.
Through the hits, scandals, crises, and career-defining moments, we will discover how each of them broke boundaries, reinvented herself, and changed the way we think about music, femininity, power, and fame.
Session 1: Life After Love – Cher | December 20, 8:30 PM
Who was the man who stole millions of dollars from Cher, and why did she forgive him? The story of the superstar who turned the ability to reinvent herself into an art form.
We will follow the path through which Cher rebuilt her life and career, culminating in the enormous comeback with Believe, which changed the world of pop.
Session 2: Madonna’s Secrets | January 10, 8:30 PM
At the height of the AIDS epidemic, Madonna dared to speak about sexuality, desire, and femininity in ways that almost no female star before her had dared to.
We will return to the turbulent 1990s, to the album Erotica and the book Sex, and discover how she turned provocation into a tool that changed the boundaries of pop and culture.
Session 3: At the Edge of Fame – Lady Gaga | January 31, 8:30 PM
How does one of the biggest pop stars in the world cope with chronic pain and trauma?
We will delve into the story behind the stage persona and discover how Gaga translates physical and emotional pain into music, performance, and art—and how she turned her personal struggles into a source of strength and inspiration.
Session 4: Beyoncé’s Renaissance | February 21, 8:30 PM
From a child prodigy who idolized Tina Turner to one of the most powerful and influential women in the music industry.
We will follow the path through which Beyoncé built an empire, changed the rules of the pop-star game, and redefined genres, identity, and power in American culture.
About Nitzan Pinko
Nitzan Pinko is an Israeli author, journalist, lecturer, and music researcher. She currently writes for Ynet and was previously the music correspondent for Gallery of Haaretz, Time Out Tel Aviv, and Calcalist. Her work focuses on anti-war issues, feminism, and activism.
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