Yma Sumac

Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a Peruvian singer, model and actress.

Also recorded as Zoila Emperatriz Chavarri Castillo.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Zoila Emperatriz Chávarri Castillo.

Also worked under the name Yma Sumac and Imma Sumack.

Born at Peru in 1922, died at Los Angeles in 2008.

In detail

the recorded working language is Quechua, Spanish and English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are music of Peru, folk music, opera and lounge music.

Distinctions recorded are star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Order of the Sun of Peru.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Yma Sumac”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q239030: Yma Sumac
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