Yma Sumac, the Peruvian soprano famous for her range, has died. Her voice spanned more than four octaves, but why is that so unusual? Many things were considered amazing about Yma Sumac, from her ...

Most people have a modest two-octave vocal range when they sing, but some rare talents can manage five octaves or more. Think the late great, Freddie Mercury of Queen, or Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose, ...

The particular species of bat shares a technique used by only two types of human vocalist – death metal, and Tuvan throat singers. Few human singers can boast a vocal range of more than a few octaves ...

YMA SUMAC: IN THE Britney Spears era of exposure and disclosure, it's hard to imagine an era where popular singers cultivated… YMA SUMAC:IN THE Britney Spears era of exposure and disclosure, it's hard ...