Yma Sumac

also known as Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo

Born: Sep 10, 1923, Ichocan, Cajamarca, Peru

Yma Sumac (born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo, September 10, 1923 – November 1, 2008), was a Peruvian–American coloratura soprano. In the 1950s, she was one of the most famous exponents of exotica music. Sumac became an international success based on her extreme vocal range. She had six and a half octaves according to some reports, but other reports (and recordings) document four and a half at the peak of her singing career. (A typical trained singer has a range of about three octaves).

Real Name	Yma Sumac
Nick Name	Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo
Date of Birth	Sep 10, 1923
Place of Birth	Ichocan, Cajamarca, Peru
Age	85
Death Day	2008-11-01

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