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Born: July 09, 1935 in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: October 04, 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Genre: Latin

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Biography:
The driving force behind the nueva canción movement, singer Mercedes Sosa was born and raised in Tucumán, Argentina, beginning her performing career at age 15 after taking top honors in a radio station amateur competition. A rich, expressive vocalist and a gifted interpreter, Sosa was dubbed "the voice of the silent majority" for her choice of over... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2009 Voz de La Zafra
2009 Cantora, Vol. 2
2009 Cantora, Vol. 1
2009 Acustico en Suiza Inedito
2007 Acustico Na Suica
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Influenced By: Violeta Parra Raúl Barboza Hugo del Carril Carlos Gardel Woody Guthrie More >> Followers: Cristina del Valle Coqui Sosa More >>

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