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

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JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 8:17 AM 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 ]
O OnyaBirri Member Joined: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 422	O OnyaBirri Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 2:47 PM 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 ]
T Tabu Tiki Socialite Port Hope, Ont. Joined: Sep 07, 2004 Posts: 143	T Tabu Posted 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 sushiman Member Kumamoto , Japan Joined: Jun 28, 2007 Posts: 313	S sushiman Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 8:15 PM 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 .
O OnyaBirri Member Joined: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 422	O OnyaBirri Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 8:26 PM She didn't get along with her other arranger either (her husband).
O OnyaBirri Member Joined: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 422	O OnyaBirri Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 8:26 PM Duplicate post. [ Edited by: OnyaBirri 2007-09-10 20:27 ]
RB Rum Balls Tiki Socialite Da Big Island Joined: Oct 04, 2004 Posts: 910	RB Rum Balls Posted posted on Tue, Sep 11, 2007 6:39 AM 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.
Y ymasumacforever Member Joined: Sep 12, 2011 Posts: 1	Y ymasumacforever Posted posted on Mon, Sep 12, 2011 4:45 PM 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 ]
JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Tue, Sep 13, 2011 5:40 AM Looks like someone found her birth certificate! Thanks for the update! I'll be spinnin' some Yma Sumac today! :) Cheers and Mahalo, Jeff
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Tue, Sep 13, 2011 7:26 AM Happy Birthday Yma! Spinnin' your music right now as I type this...RIP
T tabuzak Tiki Socialite New York City Joined: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 314	T tabuzak Posted posted on Tue, Sep 13, 2011 7:42 AM 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
VM Vince Martini Member Iki Pohaku, Arkansas Joined: May 02, 2010 Posts: 277	VM Vince Martini Posted posted on Mon, Sep 19, 2011 5:09 PM 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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