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Yma Sumac Concert Program 1955 Andean Drummers Review Advertising University of MN

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Yma Sumac: Voice Of The Xtabay 10” LP (1952)

Capitol Records

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Record #012: Voice of the Xtabay - Yma Sumac

(04/11/2020)

Technically, these are two albums - “Voice of the Xtabay” which was released 1950 and 1953′s “Inca Taqui”, both from the days of 10″ discs.

The first side then is Voice of the Xtabay, which Sumac recorded with Leslie Baxter and his band, the second Incq Taqui, which she recorded with her husband (and often writer of her material) Moises Vivanco. He also shared on the original release’s cover (so it’s Yma Sumac and Moises Vivanco, emphasising his importance to the recording, I’d say) but didn’t make it onto this re-release/compilation.That’s show biz.

Since it’s two very distinct albums, two favourite tracks:

Xtabay - “Tumpa (Earthquake)” - a classic, that never fails to impress, and I do love her low notes even more than her high notes, and the throatiness she has esp in the opening of this is just the kind of thing I live for.

Inca -  “ K'arawi (Planting Song)” - I love the mood of this, and that she doesn’t just sing alone but has the occasional back up singers, and also duets with herself I think. Nice. Sexy. 

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Yma Sumac accompagnée par Moises Vivanco, 1957

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Yma Sumac - “K'Arawi (Planting Song)” - Inca Taqui

Writ. Moises Vivanco