  |
Notes: This
hunk of vinyl contains the rerelease of two of Ms. Sumac prior
records. Side 1 was conducted by Les Baxter of lounge and exotica
fame. Her history tells us that she was born in the Andes and is
of royal lineage. She grew up singing to the surrounding hills
and animals and soon her legend for vocal prowess grew far and
wide. I'm not sure how many octaves her range covers, but it seems
limitless. A times you find yourself wondering what that instrument
is only to realize that it's her voice. The cover in all it's Puruvean
trappings presents us with the vocal deity of the mountains in
all her glory. Come, worship at the temple of Yma...
|