Yma Sumac - Who else breaks the mold like she did? (Right subforum for this?)

[Dubious Drewski]

Hello! I'm new here.

I am a music enthusiast with roots in all the stereotypical "indie-rock" genres. These days I've been branching out to musical aesthetics my teenage self never thought I'd enjoy. I love experiemental and weird, but expressed with purpose, beauty and some coherence. I loathe to admit I am clueless about 75% of genres out there, especially music from other corners of the globe.

So far I've enjoyed artists like Yma Sumac (Operatic, experimental, damned impressive), Rodrigo y Gabriela, Tinariwen (Not much risk-taking with these two, but GREAT aesthetics) and I want to hear more.

Based on those three artists, what suggestions might you guys have for me?

[R_burke]

Yma was noted for her vocal range, so if you like that aspect you could try Shawn Phillips - start with Second Contribution
In terms of guitar aesthetics try Leo Kottke - 6 and 12 string guitar or Sir Richard Bishop - Freaks of Araby

[SteveO]

Nice picks people! I will have to familiarise myself with Yma Sumac? I enjoy Emma Shapplin for modern operatic vocals.