In short
The artists most similar to Yma Sumac are Martin Denny, Les Baxter, Henry Mancini, Elvis Costello and Piero Piccioni, from the same exotica, jazz and lounge circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Yma Sumac?
The artists most similar to Yma Sumac are Martin Denny, Les Baxter, Henry Mancini, Elvis Costello and Piero Piccioni, from the same exotica, jazz and lounge circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Yma Sumac?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Peggy Lee have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Yma Sumac" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Yma Sumac?
Yma Sumac is usually associated with exotica, jazz, lounge and mambo (artist · PE · born 1922), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.