Monday, November 3, 2008

Yma Sumac Dead at 86







I love how celebrities create a new identity intended to spark the interest of the public, and we suckers fall for it.



Yma Sumac was an incredible singer who had her heyday in the 1950's. She claimed to hail from Peru, a decendant of Incan royalty.



Her album, Voice of Xtabay sold a half million copies, she starred in movies and even sang at Carnegie Hall.



R.I.P. Amazing lady, and condolences to Billy, who introduced me to her and is probably very sad right now.

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