Deceased
How Did Mercedes Sosa Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 74Also known asHaydée Mercedes Sosa, La Negra, La Voz de América GenderFemaleNationalityArgentinaBorn09/07/1935Born inSan Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, ArgentinaDied04/10/2009Died inBuenos AiresCausemultiple organ dysfunction syndromeWikidataQ216450 ↗TMDb#1064949 ↗
Haydée Marta Mercedes Sosa Girón was an Argentine singer 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 El nuevo cancionero. She gave voice to songs written by many Latin American songwriters. She was hailed as the "voice of the voiceless ones", and often called "the conscience of Latin America".
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Viola ChilensisMovie | Self | 68 |
| 1996 | De pé a páSeries | Self | 61 |
| 1982 | Champs-ElyséesSeries | Self | 47 |
| 1972 | Le Grand ÉchiquierSeries | Self | 37 |
| 1972 | Ein Kessel BuntesSeries | Self | 37 |
| 1963 | Viña del Mar International Song FestivalSeries | Self - Musical Guest | 28 |