Yma Sumac - Voice of the Xtabay
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Conditioned to modern music, you should be prepared for an odd listening experience putting this record on. Back in 1950 "Voice of the Xtabay" by Yma Sumac was one of Latin musics first steps into modern western pop music. Often classified as "Exotica" this album is a constant back and forth between Lee Baxter's orchestral arrangements and Incan tribal beats which accompany Yma Sumacs eccentric but quite impressive vocal performance. Ranging from high whistles to a deep - ... read more

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