Mercedes Sosa

Argentine folk singer and activist

Mercedes Sosa was an Argentine folk singer and activist who was a prominent figure in the Latin American folk music movement. She was known for her powerful voice and her advocacy for social justice and human rights. Born in 1936 in La Rioja, Argentina, Sosa began her music career in the 1950s and went on to become one of the most influential musicians of her generation. She was a key figure in the development of the...