Mercedes Sosa
Birth date
July 9, 1935
Death date
October 4, 2009
Place of birth
San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
Profession
Acting
Age
74 years
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.
Also known as
Haydée Mercedes SosaLa NegraLa Voz de América
