Yma+Sumac

Yma Sumac was a breath-taking singer born in Peru in the early 1920's. She was best known for her large range that was around four octaves; because of this, she was known as the 'Peruvian Songbird'. She died in 2008 of colon cancer, and she lived to be about 86 years old. Yma's life before fame is quite debated, from where she was born, to who her relatives are. But, an article by The New York Times says that the Peruvian government accepted Yma to be a relative of he last Inca emperor, Atahualpa. Yma was invited to sing at Argentine Radio and within a few months everyone was obsessed with Yma's voice. Later she joined a band called 'The Inka Taky Trio' and married and guitarist, Moises Vivanco. They moved to New York City where she signed with Capitol Records to make her first american album, "Voice of the Xtabay". Yma became a sensation and toured around the world to share her voice that started in the Andes Mountains. Yma was and still will be a huge idol for opera singers, Peruvians, and all people that listened to her music. If there is ever a chance to buy an album, it is highly recommended.