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Mercedes Sosa

Argentine singer (1935-2009) · Argentina · Musicians · Died at 74

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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.

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2009Died4 October 2009Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk AlbumAward2008Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)Award2004Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1995Diamond Konex AwardAward1935Born9 July 1935

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Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album2009
Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)2008
Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award2004
Diamond Konex Award1995
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

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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".

Country
Argentina
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2009 · aged 74

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