Farewell Yma Sumac

Snowflake · 11-03-2008, 09:03 AM

I've not seen an offical obit, but courtesy of my friend Eve Golden.
If ever there were a singer to be well matched with tiki gods and mayan temples....farewell Yma. Unforgettable voice and just plain fun. I'm honored and cherish the memory of getting to hear her unique performances in the 1980s. Campy and fun and she was a very sweet person when we met her.

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Deebs · 11-03-2008, 09:20 AM

Oh, this makes me very sad. My parents visited Peru in the fifties. My mom loved Yma Sumac. I remember one particular album she played over and over when I was little. I hate to tell Mom about this, but she will want to know.

Quite an amazing voice. I am so glad to hear that Yma was sweet when you met her, SF.

JWBear · 11-03-2008, 09:38 AM

Farewell Incan Maiden. My cheese is sad.

Not Afraid · 11-03-2008, 09:41 AM

Very sad news. Farewell sweet bird.

JWBear · 11-03-2008, 09:53 AM

I just called Bill. He's lighting a candle in our Yma Sumac Lounge (the guest room).

Deebs · 11-03-2008, 10:01 AM

http://www.yma-sumac.com/news.htm

I read this to my mom (who is 83) and she was glad to know that Yma died peacefully and surrounded by love, with a great view from her room. And Chihuahuas! Not bad. Not bad at all.

Alex · 11-03-2008, 10:10 AM

I pretty much only know her as a not-infrequent clue or answer (YMA is very good for a crossword) in the NYT crossword puzzle.

So I'm just posting to say I know Eve Golden, in a hands off way, from when we were both very active at the Straight Dope Message Board years ago (she may still be).

mousepod · 11-03-2008, 10:23 AM

Farewell, Yma... loved your style.

Motorboat Cruiser · 11-03-2008, 10:41 AM

I actually owned the album that is pictured in the OP. She had a truly amazing voice. I recall seeing her perform on the David Letterman show in the 80s, where she and the band camped it up big time. It was quite memorable.

RIP, Yma.

flippyshark · 11-03-2008, 11:35 AM

An iconic swanker gone. *sniff*

11-03-2008, 09:03 AM	#1
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Farewell Yma Sumac I've not seen an offical obit, but courtesy of my friend Eve Golden. If ever there were a singer to be well matched with tiki gods and mayan temples....farewell Yma. Unforgettable voice and just plain fun. I'm honored and cherish the memory of getting to hear her unique performances in the 1980s. Campy and fun and she was a very sweet person when we met her. yma.JPG xtabay.JPG __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde Last edited by Snowflake : 11-03-2008 at 09:09 AM.
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11-03-2008, 09:20 AM	#2
Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	Oh, this makes me very sad. My parents visited Peru in the fifties. My mom loved Yma Sumac. I remember one particular album she played over and over when I was little. I hate to tell Mom about this, but she will want to know. Quite an amazing voice. I am so glad to hear that Yma was sweet when you met her, SF. Last edited by Deebs : 11-03-2008 at 09:51 AM.
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11-03-2008, 09:38 AM	#3
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Farewell Incan Maiden. My cheese is sad. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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11-03-2008, 09:41 AM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Very sad news. Farewell sweet bird.
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11-03-2008, 09:53 AM	#5
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I just called Bill. He's lighting a candle in our Yma Sumac Lounge (the guest room). __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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11-03-2008, 10:01 AM	#6
Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	http://www.yma-sumac.com/news.htm I read this to my mom (who is 83) and she was glad to know that Yma died peacefully and surrounded by love, with a great view from her room. And Chihuahuas! Not bad. Not bad at all.
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11-03-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I pretty much only know her as a not-infrequent clue or answer (YMA is very good for a crossword) in the NYT crossword puzzle. So I'm just posting to say I know Eve Golden, in a hands off way, from when we were both very active at the Straight Dope Message Board years ago (she may still be).
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11-03-2008, 10:23 AM	#8
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Farewell, Yma... loved your style. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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11-03-2008, 10:41 AM	#9
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I actually owned the album that is pictured in the OP. She had a truly amazing voice. I recall seeing her perform on the David Letterman show in the 80s, where she and the band camped it up big time. It was quite memorable. RIP, Yma.
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11-03-2008, 11:35 AM	#10
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	An iconic swanker gone. sniff
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