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.
These are photos from concerts where Mercedes Sosa played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Mercedes Sosa Oct 14, 1984 Santa Rosa, Brazil Uploaded by Poa Fm
