''Mambo!'' is the fifth studio album by Peruvian soprano
Yma Sumac
Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo (born Zoila Emperatriz Chávarri Castillo; September 13, 1922 – November 1, 2008), known as Yma Sumac (or Imma Sumack), was a Peruvian singer. She won a Guinness World Records, Guinness World Re ...
. It was released in 1954 by
Capitol Records
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. Most of the tracks were composed by her husband Moisés Vivanco.
Track listing
The original 10" edition had eight tracks. "Goomba Boomba", "Cha Cha Gitano" and "Carnavalito Boliviano" were added for the 1955 LP edition.
Legacy
"Gopher" is featured prominently in the 1998 black comedy film ''
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''. "Malambo No. 1" was featured on
season 5
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of the reality competition television series ''
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''.
References
External links
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1954 albums
Yma Sumac albums
Capitol Records albums