1923 - 2008
Yma Sumac Peruvian Singer
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Yma Sumac dating history
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Yma Sumac was previously married to Moises Vivanco (1942 - 1965).
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Peruvian Singer Yma Sumac was born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chavarri del Castillo on 10th September, 1923 in Ichocán, Cajamarca, Peru and passed away on 1st Nov 2008 Los Angeles, California aged 85. She is most remembered for Vocalist with a 4.5-octave range, Whistler register (singing). Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Yma Sumac is a member of the following lists: American women singers, Cancer deaths in California and Capitol Records artists.
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Relationship Statistics
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24 years
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Details
| First Name |
Yma
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| Middle Name |
Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri
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| Last Name |
Sumac
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| Maiden Name |
del Castillo
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| Full Name at Birth |
Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chavarri del Castillo
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| Alternative Name |
Yma Sumac "The Peruvian Songbird", Yma Súmac, "The Peruvian Songbird"
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| Birthday |
10th September, 1923
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| Birthplace |
Ichocán, Cajamarca, Peru
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| Died |
1st November, 2008
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| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California
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| Cause of Death |
Cancer
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Peruvian
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| Occupation Text |
Singer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
Vocalist with a 4.5-octave range, Whistler register (singing)
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Exotica, World, Mambo, Lounge, New Age, Experimental, Indie
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| Music Genre |
Easy Listening
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| Year(s) Active |
1942–1997, 1942–2006
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| Music Style |
Exotica, Vocal
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| Music Mood |
Quirky, Sophisticated, Theatrical, Uncompromising, Eccentric, Stylish, Playful, Ambitious, Whimsical
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Her voice, Voice, sopranino, soprano, mezzosoprano, contralto, tenor, baritone, bass
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| Father |
Sixto Chavarri del Castillo
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| Mother |
Imma Summack Emilia Atahualpa
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Yma Sumac (; September 13, 1922 (birth certificate) or September 10, 1922 (later documents) – November 1, 2008), was a Peruvian coloratura soprano. She was one of the most famous exponents of exotica music during the 1950s.
