Mercedes Sosa (born 9 July 1935, died 4 October 2009 in Buenos Aires) was a… Read Full Bio ↴Mercedes Sosa (born 9 July 1935, died 4 October 2009 in Buenos Aires) was an Argentine singer inmensely popular throughout Latin America. With her roots in argentine folk music, she became one of the preeminent exponents of nueva trova (new song). Sosa is greatly admired for the depth and beauty of her contralto voice. She is respectfully nicknamed "La Negra" by her fans for her dark skin and dark hair - a very common term of affection in Latin America. Mercedes Sosa was loved and known by everyone in Argentina, especially for her political positions against the government that ruled the country and "disappeared" or murdered anyone suspected of being critical.
Sosa was born in Tucumán, a northwestern province of Argentina, of mestizo descent from French and Amerindian (Quechuan) ancestry. In 1950, at age fifteen, she won a singing competition organized by a local radio station and was given a contract to perform for two months.
Sosa and her first husband Manuel Oscar Matus were key players in the mid-60s nueva canción movement (which was called nuevo cancionero in Argentina). Her first record was Canciones con Fundamento (Songs with Fundament), a collection of Argentine folk songs.
In 1967, Sosa toured with great success the United States and Europe. In subsequent years, she performed and recorded extensively, broadening her repertoire to include material from throughout Latin America.
In the early 1970s, Sosa released two concept albums in collaboration with composer Ariel Ramírez and lyricist Félix Luna: Cantata Sudamericana (South American Cantata) and Mujeres Argentinas (Argentine Women). She also recorded a tribute to Chilean poet Violeta Parra.
After the military dictatorship of Jorge Videla came to power, the atmosphere in Argentina grew increasingly oppressive. At a concert in La Plata (Buenos Aires) in 1979, Sosa was searched and arrested on stage, and the attending crowd was arrested. Banned in her own country, she moved to Paris and then to Madrid.
Sosa returned to Argentina in 1982, several months before the military regime collapsed as a result of the Falklands War, and gave a series of concerts at the Opera theater in Buenos Aires, where she invited many of her younger colleagues to share the stage. A double album of recordings from these performances became an instant best seller.
In the following years, Sosa continued to tour both in Argentina and abroad, performing in such venues as the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Mogador in París.
Sosa's repertoire continued to broaden, and she made recordings in various styles. She collaborated frequently with Argentine musicians such as León Gieco, Charly García, Antonio Tarragó Ros, Rodolfo Mederos and Fito Páez, and other Latin American artists such as Milton Nascimento and Silvio Rodríguez.
Sosa participated in a 2001 production of the Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramírez.
Mercedes Sosa's website(in Spanish)
Sosa was born in Tucumán, a northwestern province of Argentina, of mestizo descent from French and Amerindian (Quechuan) ancestry. In 1950, at age fifteen, she won a singing competition organized by a local radio station and was given a contract to perform for two months.
Sosa and her first husband Manuel Oscar Matus were key players in the mid-60s nueva canción movement (which was called nuevo cancionero in Argentina). Her first record was Canciones con Fundamento (Songs with Fundament), a collection of Argentine folk songs.
In 1967, Sosa toured with great success the United States and Europe. In subsequent years, she performed and recorded extensively, broadening her repertoire to include material from throughout Latin America.
In the early 1970s, Sosa released two concept albums in collaboration with composer Ariel Ramírez and lyricist Félix Luna: Cantata Sudamericana (South American Cantata) and Mujeres Argentinas (Argentine Women). She also recorded a tribute to Chilean poet Violeta Parra.
After the military dictatorship of Jorge Videla came to power, the atmosphere in Argentina grew increasingly oppressive. At a concert in La Plata (Buenos Aires) in 1979, Sosa was searched and arrested on stage, and the attending crowd was arrested. Banned in her own country, she moved to Paris and then to Madrid.
Sosa returned to Argentina in 1982, several months before the military regime collapsed as a result of the Falklands War, and gave a series of concerts at the Opera theater in Buenos Aires, where she invited many of her younger colleagues to share the stage. A double album of recordings from these performances became an instant best seller.
In the following years, Sosa continued to tour both in Argentina and abroad, performing in such venues as the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Mogador in París.
Sosa's repertoire continued to broaden, and she made recordings in various styles. She collaborated frequently with Argentine musicians such as León Gieco, Charly García, Antonio Tarragó Ros, Rodolfo Mederos and Fito Páez, and other Latin American artists such as Milton Nascimento and Silvio Rodríguez.
Sosa participated in a 2001 production of the Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramírez.
Mercedes Sosa's website(in Spanish)
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La Negra - The Definitive Collection
Mercedes Sosa Lyrics
Al Jardín De La República Desde el Norte, traigo en el alma La alegre zamba que…
Alfonsina Y El Mar Por la blanda arena Que lame el mar Su pequeña huella…
Algarrobo Algarrobal Algarrobo, algarrobal Que gusto me dan tus ramas Cuando em…
Años El tiempo pasa Nos vamos poniendo viejos El amor no lo refle…
Arana Le da duro el manco Arana cuando le sale un trabajo y…
Aya Marcay Quilla Nunca pierdas a tu niño en tus brazos. Nunca sufras tal…
Balderrama A orillitas del canal Cuando llega la mañana Sale cantando…
Canción Con Todos Salgo a caminar Por la cintura cósmica del sur Piso…
Cinco Siglos Igual Cinco siglos igual Soledad sobre ruinas Sangre en el tri…
Cristal Tengo el corazon Hecho pedazos Rota mi emocion En este di…
Cuando Tenga La Tierra Cuando tenga la tierra Sembraré las palabras Que mi padre M…
Cuchillos Hay en este lugar mucho para dar No te puedo mentir Porque…
Del Tiempo De Mi Niñez Mi mama solía decirme recuerdo cuando era chango usted se …
El Alazán Como una cinta de fuego Galopando, galopando Crin revuelta…
Honrar La Vida Título: Honrar la vida Intérprete: Mercedes Sosa ¡No! pe…
Inconciente Colectivo Nace una flor, todos los dias sale el sol de vez…
La Colina De La Vida Casi casi nada me resulta pasajero Todo prende de mis sueños…
La Navidad de Juanito Laguna La Navidad que les canto no tiene luz se va tiznando en…
La Pomeña Eulogia tapia en la poma Al aire da su ternura Si pasa…
Luna Tucumana Yo no le canto a la luna Porque alumbra nada mas Le…
Maria Va Mirar rasgado, patitas chuecas María va pisando penas, la ar…
Parte Del Aire Lo pensó dos veces y se marchó Como una frutilla…
Pedro Canoero Pedro canoero Todo tu tiempo se ha ido Sobre la vieja cano…
Peoncito De Estancia En un tobiano pasuco Con caronita pelada, Ahí va el peonci…
Si Se Calla El Cantor Si se calla el cantor calla la vida Porque la vida,…
Siembra Tenemos que seguir compañero miedo no hay por el camino…
Sólo Le Pido A Dios Solo le pido a Dios Que el dolor no me…
Sueño Con Serpientes Hay hombres que luchan un día y son buenos. Hay otros que…
Todo cambia Cambia lo superficial Cambia también lo profundo Cambia el m…
Venas Abiertas Por la blanda arena que lame el mar su pequeña huella…
Viva Jujuy ¡Viva Jujuy! ¡viva la Puna! ¡viva mi amada! ¡vivan los ce…
Yo Vengo A Ofrecer Mi Corazón Quién dijo que todo está perdido? Yo vengo a ofrecer…
Zamba a Monteros A ella que le gusta que todos la nombren Con una…
Zamba Para No Morir Romperá la tarde mi voz hasta el eco de ayer. Voy qued…
Zamba Por Vos Yo no canto por vos Te canta la zamba Y dice al…
Zambita De Los Pobres Cuando llega el domingo, hasta la villa bajando voy y se q…