Yma Sumac's album Cueca Chilena Marinera is a mesmerizing collection of traditional Chilean folk songs, brought to life by the Peruvian soprano's impeccable vocal range and unique style. From the opening track "El Chileno En El Mar" to the closing number "La Cueca Del Chilote", Sumac's voice soars and dips with effortless grace, capturing the spirit and soul of the music.
The arrangements are simple but effective, with acoustic guitars, charangos, and percussion providing a lively backdrop for Sumac's vocals. The songs are infused with a sense of joy and celebration, with upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies that are sure to get listeners tapping their feet and swaying to the music.
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout – stamped): V-3053-1-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout – stamped): V-3053-2-A
Other: N. I. 210–60
Other (Price): Lei 8
About Yma Sumac
Yma Sumac (born 13 September 1922, Cajamarca, Peru - died 1 November 2008, Los Angeles, California, USA) was a Peruvian soprano. Most of her Exotica-styled songs were accompanied and composed by , to whom she was married from 1942 until 1965.
Highlights include "El Corrido De Pancho Villa", a rousing tribute to the Mexican revolutionary, and "La Paloma", a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases Sumac's range and emotional depth. Cueca Chilena Marinera is a must-have for fans of Latin American music, and a testament to Yma Sumac's enduring talent and artistry.
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Thank you very much for posting Cueca Chilena & Gumba Bumba. When I was a kid I was listening the 78 rpm ebonite disk and I was enchanted. I was trying to sing together with Her. I was afraid that these songs are lost for ever but thanks to you I can still feel those childhood moments. Thank you!