Mercedes Sosa

Known for

Acting

Gender

Female

Born

July 9, 1935

Age at death

74

Died

October 4, 2009

From

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.