Yma Sumac

1922–2008 (age 86)

Singer

Biography

Yma Sumac, born in 1922, brought the music of the Andes to global stages with her extraordinary vocal range and dramatic flair.

Her performances blended tradition with innovation, leaving a long-lived impression on audiences and earning her a place of honor at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

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