Mercedes Sosa

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.

Birthday

Jul 9, 1935

Place of birth

San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina

Deathday

Oct 4, 2009

Also known as

• Haydée Mercedes Sosa
• La Negra
• La Voz de América