Mercedes Sosa

Acting

Born: 1935-07-09
Died: 2009-10-04
From: San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.2

Also Known As

Haydée Mercedes SosaLa NegraLa Voz de América

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.

Awards & Nominations5 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album

2009
🏆 Won

Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)

2008
🏆 Won

Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

2004
🏆 Won

diamond Konex award

1995
🏆 Won

Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres