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Google Celebrates Yma Sumac With a Doodle

Today would be the day that the famous Peruvian singer Yma Sumac celebrated her 94th birthday.

Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo better known by Yma Sumac was a Peruvian Soprano who became an international success due to her extreme vocal capacities.

Yma was born on September 13 of 1922 and died on September 10th of 2008 with 86 years.

Sumac amazed audiences around the world with her unique vocal range but also with her Incan Princess costumes.

To celebrate the important date, Google transformed Yma Sumac in a Doodle.

 

Sep 13, 2016
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