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Summary: Mambo
Comment: I remember listening to this on my folks' hi fi when I was growing up. It is as impressive as it was then and fun to listen to now.
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Summary: Mambo Yma Sumac
Comment: Was very pleased with my purchase from your company and the fast service was a pleasent surprise. I plan to buy many more DVDs and CDs in the future and would not use another company.
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Summary: Too bad we are limited to 5 stars!
Comment: This CD is not only the most "fun" CD I have heard in ages, the musical arrangements are top notch and Ms. Sumac is even more amazing than on Voice of the Xtabay. The Musicians (yes, they deserve a capital "M") are excellent, well-coordinated, playing as tightly as one, and yet inspired, sounding like they are totally "in the moment."
For the most part, the melodies, especially on "Bo Mambo," are beautiful and haunting. They are saved from being overmelodramatic by the intense, driving, yet "partylike" atmosphere generated by the orchestra.
Good humor abounds on this CD. On "Malambo No. 1" Ms. Sumac's vocal antics make you laugh out loud with delight. Her trademark "growl" is used in full force in a couple of numbers, adding to the fun atmosphere.
I could go on and on. However, you have to hear this CD to fully appreciate it. Buy it now, and be prepared to be amazed, entertained, and totally satisfied with your purchase!
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Summary: What a voice! A true classic!
Comment: I received this album as a gift for my birthday. Although I had heard of Yma Sumac, I had never heard her sing. Imagine how excited I was to open this gift!
You have to take into account the time when this recording was originally made - the early '60s, and the genre - Latin music. If you're not into that kind of music, you may not enjoy this album.
If you like Carmen Miranda, you will be absolutely dazzled by Yma Sumac's range and intensity. Her spellbinding voice moves from contralto to coloratura soprano, and incorporates operatic and jazz stylings. Remember that this was recorded in the days long before digital enhancement!
I'm no expert on Yma (rumors include her being an Incan princess), but the Latin beats of her music are infectious. Even if the backup vocals sound a little dated compared to modern recordings, remember that this album was recorded over 40 years ago.
And it was HOLLYWOOD!!!
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Summary: One for all you lounge lizards!
Comment: Yma Sumac is completely insane! Like they released her from a mental hospital for opera singers and just handed her a microphone. GET THIS CD if you dont already have it!!! Awsome stuff!!
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