Track Listing

1. 27
2. Hummingbird (El Picaflor) - Yma Sumac
3. Indian Love (Amor Indio) - Yma Sumac
4. Benita - Yma Sumac
5. Cholitas Punenas - Yma Sumac
6. Cholo Traicionero - Yma Sumac
7. Beautiful Eyes (Que Lindos Ojos) - Yma Sumac
8. One Love (Un Amor) - Yma Sumac
9. Sun Maidens (Virgenes del Sol) - Yma Sumac
10. Waraka Tusuy - Yma Sumac
11. Virgin of the Sun God (Taita Inty) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
12. Dance of the Moon Festival (Choladas) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
13. High Andes (Ataypura) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
14. Chant of the Chosen Maidens (Accla Taqui) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
15. Earthquake (Tumpa) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
16. Dance of the Winds (Wayra) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
17. Monkeys (Monos) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
18. Lure of the Unknown Love (Xtabay) - Leslie Baxter, Yma Sumac
19. Birds/Enchantment - Maurice Levine, Orch Ted Royal, Yma Sumac
20. Najas Song of Joy/Arabian for "Get Happy" - Maurice Levine, Orch Ted Royal, Yma Sumac
21. Najad Lament - Maurice Levine, Orch Ted Royal, Yma Sumac
22. Babalu - Yma Sumac, Moises Vivanco

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #187905 in Music
• Released on: 2006-03-28
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import

Album Description
Yma Sumac was a phenomenon in the music world during the early '50s. With an amazing vocal range of four octaves, this attractive, mysterious woman with a voluptuous figure catapulted onto the American music scene with a 10 inch album Voice Of Xtabay that topped the US charts in 1950. Everything surrounding Yma Sumac had an air of mystery about it, she was said to have been born in a tiny village in the Peruvian high Andes and was a descendant of the Inca Kings and her exotic repertoire was said to be based on Inca legends. This is a great way to discover Yma's unusual vocal ability. Proper. 2006.

Customer Reviews

The Best Collection to Date!
This CD is the most complete collection to date, for it includes the best tracks from ALL Yma Sumac albums, INCLUDING her terribly rare pre- America album, recorded in Argentina in 1943. It is fascinating to hear her vocal improvements as she grew into a mature woman. In the liner notes are rare photos (only ever seen on her official site, www.yma-sumac.com (don't forget the hyphen!). This is a TWO CD set, with beautifully remastered sound. For the die-hard fans, this is a must. For the new fans, this is a glorious and thorough introduction into the magical world of Yma Sumac.

INFERIOR BOOTLEG RELEASE
BEWARE: THIS RELEASE IS A BLATANT BOOTLEG AND INFERIOR RELEASE OF THE YMA SUMAC CAREER ANTHOLOGY ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON BLUE ORCHID IN 1995 WHICH CONTAINS A 16 PAGE BOOKLET AND ESPECIALLY COMMISSIONED LINER NOTES. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS BLATANT RIP OFF!!

Worth it just for the 1940s tracks
I have CDs of all the music on this compilation, except for the 1940s tracks. If you are considering this to sample Yma Sumac, it is a fine choice. If you are a collector, or fan, the old tracks make this worth while.

Yma Sumac has to be heard to be believed.