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Voice of the Xtabay

catalog no: UV092
Recent 10" LP release of Yma's first album with the original eight tracks.

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Universe - Monophonic - 2003 Italy   10" LP

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      side one

    1. Taita Inty    (Moisés Vivanco, Les Baxter) - 2:57
    2. Ataypura!    (Moisés Vivanco, Les Baxter) - 2:58
    3. Accla Taqui    (Moisés Vivanco, Les Baxter) - 2:43
    4. Tumpa!    (Moisés Vivanco, Les Baxter) - 3:16

      side two

    1. Choladas    (Moisés Vivanco, Les Baxter) - 2:34
    2. Wayra    (Moisés Vivanco, Les Baxter) - 2:56
    3. Monos    (trad., arr. Moisés Vivanco, Les Baxter) - 2:37
    4. Xtabay    (Les Baxter, John Rose) - 3:16
    5. total play time (approx): 23:17

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