Musician Dictionary

Yma Sumac

Peruvian-American singer (1922–2008)

DescriptionPeruvian-American singer (1922–2008)
Source: Wikidata
Born1922-09-13
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceCallao Callao Ichocán District
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2008-11-01
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLos Angeles Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaPeru
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryPE
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipPeru United States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrecord producer actor composer singer model musician opera singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typesoprano
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz opera rock music electronic dance music ballade mambo music of Peru lounge music pop music Latin jazz folk music exotica big band music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsCapitol Records Odeon Electrecord VEB Deutsche Schallplatten London Records
Source: Wikidata
AwardsOrder of the Sun of Peru star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Ima Sumack Imma Sumack The Legendary Yma Sumac Yma Sumak Ymma Sumack Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castill Има Сумак

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Identifiers

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