 Peruvian-American soprano Yma Sumac in Italy for a tour Image by Foto Brosio, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Yma SumacYma Sumac Yma Sumac Peruvian singer (1922–2008) In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Chávarri and the second or maternal family name is Castillo. Zoila Emperatriz Chávarri Castillo (September 13, 1922[1][2][3] – November 1, 2008), known as Yma Sumac ("Ima sumaq" means "how beautiful" in Quechua),[4] was a Peruvian-born vocalist, actress, model, musical composer and producer. She won a Guinness World Record for the Greatest Range of Musical Value in 1956.[5] She has also been called Queen of Exotica[6][7] and is considered a pioneer of world music.[8] Her debut album, Voice of the Xtabay (1950), peaked at number one in the Billboard 200,[9] selling a million copies in the United States, and its single, "Virgin of the… (Source: Wikipedia)
|
Albums
