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Yma Sumac
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Zoila Emperatriz Chávarri Castillo, known as Yma Sumac, was a Peruvian-born vocalist, actress, model, musical composer and producer. She won a Guinness World Record for the Greatest Range of Musical V
Sumac in 1954
Sumac in 1954
Mai Zetterling, Danny Kaye and Yma Sumac during the 1950s
Mai Zetterling, Danny Kaye and Yma Sumac during the 1950s
Sumac (right) with Vivanco and Rivero, 1947
Sumac (right) with Vivanco and Rivero, 1947
Yma Sumac Square at Hollywood
Yma Sumac Square at Hollywood
Exotica
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Exotica is a musical genre that was popular during the 1950s to mid-1960s with Americans who came of age during World War II. The term was coined by Simon "Si" Waronker, Liberty Records co-founder and
Yma Sumac
…model, musical composer and producer. She won a Guinness World Record for the Greatest Range of Musical Value in 1956. She has also been called Queen of Exotica and is considered a pioneer of world music. Her debut album, Voice of the Xtabay (1950), peaked at number one in the Billboard 200, selling a million…
Les Baxter's Ritual of the Savage (Le Sacre du Sauvage) is one of the definitive albums of the exotica genre.
Les Baxter's Ritual of the Savage (Le Sacre du Sauvage) is one of the definitive albums of the exotica genre.