On "Legend of the Jivaro," Sumac continues her signature blend of operatic vocalizations and Andean folk melodies, producing a sound that is both otherworldly and distinctly hers. This release further cemented her unique place in the exotica genre.
- The album was recorded in Paris and released in February 1957 on the Foyer label.
- It features arrangements by her husband, Moisés Vivanco, who also produced the album.
- The track "Legend of the Jivaro" showcases Sumac's remarkable vocal agility, reaching notes rarely heard in popular music.
Peruvian singer Yma Sumac (born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo) achieved international fame in the 1950s for her extraordinarily wide vocal range and exotic exotica music. In 1957, she was at the height of her initial fame, having recently released "Voice of the Xtabay" and "Fuego del Ande," and was soon to release "Inca Taqui."
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