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Biography
Zoila Emperatriz Chávarri Castillo, known as Yma Sumac, was a Peruvian-born vocalist, actress, model, musical composer and producer. She won a Guinness World Record for the Greatest Range of Musical Value in 1956. She has also been called "Queen of Exotica" and is considered a pioneer of world music.
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Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1960
- Guinness World Records · 1955
- Order of the Sun of Peru
