On the trail of Yma Sumac: The exotica legend came from Peru, but her career was all Hollywood - Los Angeles Times
Lone Star College - Yma Sumac was a Peruvian–American coloratura soprano and became an international success based on her extreme vocal range. Sumac was awarded the Order of the Sun of Peru,
From the Archives: Yma Sumac 86; 'Peruvian Songbird's' exotic voice was a 1950s sensation - Los Angeles Times
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Yma Sumac in the 50s - 5 Octave Vocal Range, 40 Million Albums Sold, Formally Recognized by Peru as an Incan Princess : r/OldSchoolCool
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