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Today is Yma Sumac's Birthday!! (Sept. 13th)

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Today is Yma Sumac's Birthday!!!!

Please visit her site and let her know how much she has enlightened our world with her extraordinary music!!! :)

http://www.yma-sumac.com/

She is truly the "Queen of Exotica"

Cheers and Mahalo,
Jeff

[ Edited by: Jeff Central 2011-09-13 10:57 ]

I recently picked up the Coral 10" with 8 recordings she did in Argentina (pre-Capitol). Some websites claim that she recorded "at least 18" tracks during these sessions.

What else did she record before Capitol, and what else was released in Peru, Argentina, or anyplace for that matter?

Happy birthday Yma!

[ Edited by: OnyaBirri 2007-09-10 14:52 ]

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Tabu posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 6:10 PM

Yma has what may be the most unique voice in recording history. Thankfully she chose to apply it to exotic jazz. Thanks Yma and happy birthday.

S

I read somewhere that she didn't get on so well with Les Baxter . Apparently he took credit for ideas that were hers . This is according to her .

She didn't get along with her other arranger either (her husband).

Duplicate post.

[ Edited by: OnyaBirri 2007-09-10 20:27 ]

RB

I cranked up Yma on the home stereo yesterday, and our little dog soon started howling/singing along to those high notes! It was hilarious. "Howl of the Xtabay" indeed.

Happy Birthday, Yma Sumac!!!

A true (underrated!) legend!

(but according to her official website, it's on September 13th!)

http://yma-sumac.com/biography.htm

[ Edited by: ymasumacforever 2011-09-12 16:54 ]

Looks like someone found her birth certificate!

Thanks for the update! I'll be spinnin' some Yma Sumac today! :)

Cheers and Mahalo,
Jeff

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TikiG posted on Tue, Sep 13, 2011 7:26 AM

Happy Birthday Yma! Spinnin' your music right now as I type this...RIP

T

So Jeff, maybe you should change the topic title? ; -)

We (Primativa in Hi-Fi) will be paying tribute to the Queen of Exotica tonight at PKNY by infusing the bar with Xtabay!

Thanks for pointing out this update.

Jack

On 2011-09-13 07:42, tabuzak wrote:
So Jeff, maybe you should change the topic title? ; -)

We (Primativa in Hi-Fi) will be paying tribute to the Queen of Exotica tonight at PKNY by infusing the bar with Xtabay!

Thanks for pointing out this update.

Jack

Wish I could have been with you to soak in the righteous vibes, buddy! It sounds like an awesome eveningf was had by all.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, YMA...you grand dame of vocalese!!!

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