Acting

Mercedes Sosa

Born 9 July 1935 · San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina · Died 4 October 2009 at 74

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.