Mambo!
Yma Sumac · 1954
70 min · 24 tracks · folk music
An eclectic fusion of Peruvian folk, vibrant rhythms, and Yma Sumac's otherworldly vocals create a captivating auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bo mambo — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and demonstrates Sumac's powerful vocals over lively instrumentation, embodying the spirit of mambo.
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Malambo No.1 — A standout piece that mixes traditional Peruvian melodies with dynamic percussion, showcasing Sumac's ability to blend diverse musical styles seamlessly.
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Taki rari — This track exemplifies Sumac's vocal prowess through intricate melodic lines and rhythmic complexity, highlighting her unique contribution to the exotica genre.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Virgenes del sol
The climactic moment where the narrative shifts from serene descriptions of nature to a passionate invocation captures the essence of worship.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bo mambo 3:20
- 2 Taki rari 1:51
- 3 Gopher 2:16
- 4 Malambo No.1 2:55
- 5 Five Bottles Mambo 2:47
- 6 Cha cha gitano 3:53
- 7 Chicken Talk (alternate version) 2:34
- 8 Malambo No.1 (instrumental, take 4) 3:10
- 9 Huayno (vocal, take 7) 2:56
- 10 No es vida (instrumental, take 3) 2:27
- 11 Zana 2:08
- 12 Chicken Talk (instrumental, take 3) 2:37
- 13 Babalou 3:01
- 14 Huayno (instrumental, take 4) 3:02
- 15 Mi palomita 3:17
- 16 Virgenes del sol 2:52
- 17 Gallito ciego 2:15
- 18 Clamor 2:57
- 19 Sicuri (Dale que dale) 3:11
- 20 La molina 3:27
- 21 La pampa y la puna 3:09
- 22 Huachachina 3:28
- 23 Hymn to the Sun Virgin (take 1) 3:46
- 24 Montana (instrumental, take 3) 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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