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

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Jeff Central posted on 09/10/2007

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 ]

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OnyaBirri posted on 09/10/2007

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 09/11/2007

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.

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sushiman posted on 09/11/2007

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 .

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OnyaBirri posted on 09/11/2007

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

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OnyaBirri posted on 09/11/2007

Duplicate post.

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

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Rum Balls posted on 09/11/2007

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.

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ymasumacforever posted on 09/12/2011

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 ]

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Jeff Central posted on 09/13/2011

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 09/13/2011

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

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tabuzak posted on 09/13/2011

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

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Vince Martini posted on 09/20/2011

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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