Friday, 12 June 2009

hall of dames - yma sumac (video vendredi edition)







Yma Sumac was an extraordinary Peruvian soprano, and one of the most famous performers of what was referred to as exotica music, in the 1950s. her striking, unique voice, which ranged well over four octaves, and her captivating presence brought her international fame. the world lost Yma to colon cancer last november, at the age of 86. thankfully, her legacy remains:


7 comments:

  1. so beautiful and elegant

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  2. Anonymous12 June, 2009

    She has very beautiful eyes don't you think?

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  3. She's stunning; she already has a lot of presence in these pictures.

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  4. I only recently discovered I was born on her same day. She, Elsa Schiapparelli, Karl Lagerfeld and me share a birthday. Cool isn'it?...!

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  5. Also, take a look at my blog: I tagged you :-)

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  6. Wow, she is stunning and so talented! I love your "hall of dames" posts. Very clever my dear!

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  7. Yma is a new musical discovery for me, thank you so much for highlighting this deeply talented songstress!


    Wishing you a marvelous Monday,
    ♥ Jessica

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