Mercedes Sosa
Known For
Acting
Born
July 9, 1935
Died
October 4, 2009 (aged 74)
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.
