November 17, 2008

FUCK THIS

I just learned that Yma Sumac is dead, and has been for fuck two weeks. How come I never heard about it? My mom just told me. I guess it's okay as she had to have been very old, but she was one of my favorite singers. Behold:



So, Yma Sumac and Miriam Makeba. I guess this is the month when internationally acclaimed female singers who are closely identified with their native countries/continents who are also getting on in age are supposed to kick off. Take care of yourselves, Fairouz and Lata Mangeshkar!

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