Mercedes Sosa

Born: 1935-07-09

Birthplace: San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina

Biography

Haydée Mercedes Sosa, sometimes known as La Negra , was an Argentine singer/songwriter who was popular throughout Latin America and many countries outside the region. With her roots in Argentine folk music, Sosa became one of the preeminent exponents of nueva canción.

Known For

30 Years of Argentine Rock
Juan: As If Nothing Ever Happened
Mercedes Sosa, Cantora un viaje íntimo
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Gracias, Maestra
Argentinísima
Viola Chilensis
Histories from Argentina En Vivo
Carlos Rivera: leyendas
Tango in Paris: Memories of Astor Piazzolla

Top Movie Credits

Gracias, Maestra Self (archive footage)
Argentinísima Ella misma
Carlos Rivera: leyendas Self (archive footage)