The Spell of Yma Sumac
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In the 1950s, Yma Sumac took over the North American airwaves with her mystical voice. The Queen of Exotica and Inca Princess was said to cast a spell on anyone who comes across her, with her exotic look and nearly five-octave range. She was known for her exquisite gowns, her Inca jewels, and headdresses, a true diva from the beginning.
Yma Sumac started out singing folkloric music in Peru, with her husband, Moises Vivanco, back in 1942. She rose to fame in Latin America, claiming to be a descendant of the last Inca King, Atahualpa. Having reached the top, the Peruvian couple moved to the United States in 1946, with a new group: the Inca Taqui Trio.
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