Yma Sumac

Born: 1923-09-10

Yma Sumac (born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo, September 10, 1923 – November 1, 2008), was a Peruvian–American coloratura soprano. In the 1950s, she was one of the most famous exponents of exotica music. Sumac became an international success based on her extreme vocal range. She had six and a half octaves according to some reports, but other reports (and recordings) document four and a half at the peak of her singing career. (A typical trained singer has a range of about three octaves).


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Secret of the Incas

as Kori-Tica
Released: 1954-06-06

Harry Steele (Charlton Heston) is a tourist guide determined to make his fortune by finding the...

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Omar Khayyam

as Karina
Released: 1957-08-23

Omar Khayyam was one of the greatest Persian poets. He was also a brilliant mathematician....

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Las canciones unidas

as uncredited
Released: 1960-09-15

Film clips of songs by performers from around the world.

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Fol-de-Rol

as Various Characters
Released: 1972-02-27

A filmed version of Sid and Marty Krofft's 1968 live puppet show, set at a medieval fair. The...

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Music of Always

as uncredited
Released: 1958-07-17

Producer, director and projectionist watch an assortment of musical numbers and brainstorm about...

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Yma Sumac: The Inca Castafiore

as uncredited
Released: 1993-06-01

Interview, newsreel & performance footage of this twilight zone exotica princess. Includes...

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Climax!

as Maria Santez
First aired: 1954-10-07

Climax! is an American anthology series that aired on CBS from 1954 to 1958. The series was...

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The Hollywood Palace

as Self - Singer
First aired: 1964-01-04

The Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly...

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