Easy Podcast - The captivating voice of the 'Inca Princess' of the Andes - Easy Español
About this episode
This episode explores the remarkable musical journey of Yma Súmac, a talented vocalist from Peru known as the 'Inca princess'.
Yma Súmac was a remarkably talented vocalist and actress from Peru. With no formal training but unwavering discipline and prodigious musical skills, she became a sensation in the United States in the 50's. Yma's amazing vocal range was capable of reaching the highest highs and the lowest lows. She got her start in the 1940s performing Peruvian folk music, but her talents soon took her around the world, pushing musical boundaries, breaking records and reaching new milestones at every turn. Click play and listen to the impressive musical journey of Yma Súmac, the 'Inca princess' that enchanted the world with her voice.
People in this episode
Host: Easy Español
Topics covered
- music
- vocal talent
- Peruvian culture
- history
- entertainment
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Places: Peru
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