Yma Sumac - Mambo!+ Inca Taqui

Coupling reissue of two 10inch albums by Princess of Inca Ima Sumac! Ima Sumac, the one and only Peruvian diva whose exotic looks and super high-pitched voice will forever be talked about, has released two classic 10inch albums, Mambo! Among Ima's reported fans are Yoshimi of the Boredoms, former Weather Report saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and Vermonster, who released Spirit of Yma and has been sampled more times than any other folk singer. The number of times he has been sampled is unparalleled for a folk singer.Xtabay is Puff Daddy feat. Black Mob I Love You Baby and French Montana feat. Lil Wayne I Aint Gonna Lie, Bo Mambo is Black Eyed Peas Hands Up, Tumpa! is Thick Stew by Wagon Christ, Taki Rari is Mambo Explosion by Nick & Bobby Chatlan & Bob Sunkler, Malambo No. 1 is Everything I Cant Have by Robin Thicke, Lament is Boozoo Bajo YMA, Wakai (Cry) has been an important element of DJ Julio Lets Take a Trip, etc. This CD is a coupling of two 10 LPs: Mambo! with Bo Mambo, Taki Rari, Gopher, and Malambo No. 1 in the first half, and Inca Taqui with Wakai (Cry) in the second half. The first half of the album couples Mambo! Repeated listenings will leave everyone in awe of the power of Ima's exceptional voice and singing.