Mercedes Sosa

Acting · Born 1935-07-09 · age 74 at death · San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina

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.